Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2024

Tenuta San Guido is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated wine estates, founded by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta in the 1940s. Located in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, the estate became internationally renowned for Sassicaia, helping establish the region as one of Italy’s great destinations for Cabernet Sauvignon. Its vineyards benefit from cooling sea breezes, sunny Mediterranean conditions and significant differences between daytime and night-time temperatures. The varied soils include limestone, gravel, clay and mineral-rich stones. Guidalberto was first released in 2000, created to offer a different, more approachable expression of the estate through a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The 2024 is composed of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot, with the grapes carefully selected and fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks using the estate’s own yeasts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation follows, before the wine is aged for approximately 13 months in 225-litre oak barrels, 90% French oak and 10% from other European origins. The result is an elegant yet structured Tuscan red, with cassis, black cherry and wild berries complemented by bergamot, cedar, spice and Mediterranean herbs. Fresh acidity and finely integrated tannins give the palate energy and length, making it an excellent match for roast lamb, grilled steak, game and mature cheeses.