Guidalberto 2023 is a beautifully expressive vintage from the iconic Tenuta San Guido estate in Bolgheri — home to Sassicaia. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, it offers an elegant balance between structure and suppleness. The growing season brought some challenges, yet the resulting wine shows remarkable purity and freshness. Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and wild herbs mingle with hints of cedar, cocoa, and sweet spice.

On the palate, Guidalberto 2023 is poised and refined, with fine-grained tannins supporting layers of ripe red and black fruit, tobacco, and graphite. There’s a lovely lift of acidity and a savoury edge that keeps the finish long and vibrant. Already accessible in youth, it will continue to develop gracefully over the next decade. With critical acclaim around 95–96 points, Guidalberto 2023 stands as a confident and distinctive expression of Tenuta San Guido’s coastal terroir — a wine of authenticity, finesse, and superb value from one of Tuscany’s most celebrated producers.

Tenuta San Guido, nestled in the scenic Bolgheri region of Tuscany, is renowned for its influential role in the “Super Tuscan” wine revolution. The estate’s flagship wine, Sassicaia, was first crafted in 1948 by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who sought to replicate the esteemed wines of Bordeaux. Sassicaia’s breakthrough came in 1978 when it outperformed top Bordeaux wines in a blind tasting, catapulting Tenuta San Guido to global fame. This wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, thrives in Bolgheri’s distinctive stony soils, setting a new standard for Italian winemaking.

The history of Tenuta San Guido is rich with intriguing details. The estate was founded by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, inspired by the French winemaking tradition. The name “Sassicaia” is derived from the Italian word “sasso,” meaning stone, reflecting the vineyard’s rocky terrain. Interestingly, Sassicaia was initially produced solely for family consumption and was not commercially available until the 1968 vintage.

Beyond Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido produces two other distinguished wines: Guidalberto and Le Difese. Guidalberto, introduced in 2000, offers a more accessible yet still refined expression of the estate’s terroir, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot. Le Difese, first released in 2002, is a versatile and smooth wine that combines Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese, showcasing a typically Tuscan character. These wines collectively underscore the estate’s dedication to quality and innovation, solidifying Tenuta San Guido’s status as a cornerstone of Italian viticulture.

Cabernet Sauvignon (55%)

Merlot (45%)

Tuscany