Produced from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot the 2013 vintage of Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, is made to be an accessible wine that offers drinking pleasure from its release although laying it down for a few years at least is our recommendation. It is a very juicy wine, with red and blue fruit to the fore, but with complexity as befits a wine of this pedigree. Its smooth, silky mouth-feel is supported by hints of cigar, mocha coffee and a deep, spicy earthiness on the nose. These qualities are also discernible on the palate which also reveals a core of minerality, a structure of some elegance and velvet tannins backed up by savoury oak.
Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, 2013 was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after which it was aged 'en barriques' for a period of fifteen months. Thereafter it is bottled and, following a further 3 months rest, it is released for sale. This is a very well-balanced wine whose richness and concentration is complemented by its freshness and definition.
Monica Larner, writing for eRobertParker.com:
Beautiful and bold, the 2013 Guidalberto is one of the best editions of this wine ever made. It shows great energy and momentum with dark fruit, spice, tobacco and black truffle that come together with impeccable unity. I love the heft and power that supports this wine at the back. Its tannic structure is firm but velvety and will continue to soften as the wine evolves over the next few years. I would suggest holding onto this bottle for three to four more years before popping the cork.
| Producer / Vineyard | Tenuta San Guido |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Country | Italy |
| Area | Tuscany |
| Sub Region | Bolgheri |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Body | Medium |
| Bottle Size | Bottle (0.75) |
|---|---|
| Label | Perfect |
| Wine Closure | Natural Cork |
| Contents | Full |
| When to drink? | 2016 - 2030 |
| Wine Rating | eRobertParker.com: 93; Wine Enthusiast: 93; James Suckling: 92; Cellar Tracker: 90: Wine Spectator: 90; |
| Cardinal's Rating | 92 |
| Greeting Card Available? | Yes |
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