2021 Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, Tuscany

2021 Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, Tuscany

2021 Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, Tuscany

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The 2021 Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, Tuscany was a Merchant's Pick

Sassicaia's 2nd • Super Tuscan must have!

June 09, 2023

Sassicaia standards for $60?  What?!

In 1968, Tenuta San Guido made the first Super Tuscan known famously as Sassicaia.  Among the top five Tuscan titans, Sassicaia is a Bordeaux blend from the prized Bolgheri sub-region.  At $290 per bottle, however, it may not be an everyday red.  Savy connoisseurs like to enjoy the estate's Guidalberto Super Tuscan - which is turning heads - while the flagship wine, Sassicaia, ages in their cellar. 

At $60, Guidalberto is nothing short of spectacular. It is owned by Tenuta San Guido (of Sassicaia) and has a similar pedigree from vineyard to bottle.  The grapes are intentionally picked a bit early to preserve freshness, allowing for youthful approachability.  An amazing 2021 vintage has closed the gap considerably between the winery's "Guilalberto" and "Sassicaia" wines.  

"The 2021 Guidalberto, San Guido's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is soft, succulent and alluring right out of the gate. The supple contours of Merlot lend fleshiness to this mid-weight, racy Maremma blend. Ripe red cherry fruit, spice, leather and tobacco are nicely pushed forward. Best of all, the 2021 will drink well right out of the gate." Vinous

Like many of the finest chateaux in Bordeaux, Tenuta San Guido crafts Guidalberto as a "second wine" using all-estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  The wine is shaped by the same soil and climate as its big brother, Sassicaia. 

Often called "Baby Sassicaia," this "Super Second" may be enjoyed with grilled meat, wild boar bolognese, pizza, or on its own with a wedge of cheese. 

Delicious!

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From The Producers Of The Legendary Sassicaia!

By David Gettenberg

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"Delightful!"

Decanter • 95/100

"According to Tenuta San Guido’s director of winemaking, Carlo Paoli, the 2021 is the best Guidalberto he has ever made. The percentage of Merlot was reduced back to the typical 40% this year because the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon was so good. The 2021 Guidalberto is very deeply coloured, almost black with a narrow purple rim. It took an hour or so to really open up, but when it did, it had a wonderful range of aromas and flavours. Cassis and blueberry, blue flowers, and violet and iris notes are followed by a palate full of perfectly ripe blackberries and blueberries wrapped in gentle, cream flavours. This is a wine of velvety richness balanced by vivid acidity, with very pure, focused flavours and aromas. Delightful!"

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"This vintage shows a heightened sense of intensity and territorial identity that is the hallmark of this storied estate."

Wine Advocate • 94/100

"A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the Tenuta San Guido 2021 Guidalberto shows tart cherry fruit with darker tones of blackberry and plum. This vintage delivers especially chiseled and focused fruit characteristics that are elegantly framed by light spice, cola and earth. This vintage shows a heightened sense of intensity and territorial identity that is the hallmark of this storied estate."

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"Alluring right out of the gate."

Vinous

"The 2021 Guidalberto, San Guido's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is soft, succulent and alluring right out of the gate. The supple contours of Merlot lend fleshiness to this mid-weight, racy Maremma blend. Ripe red cherry fruit, spice, leather and tobacco are nicely pushed forward. Best of all, the 2021 will drink well right out of the gate."

Producer: Tenuta San Guido

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Subregion: Others

Varietal: Cabernet Blend

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml

Code: W03204-2021-750