Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2006

The 2006 Guidalberto is a showstopper. This opulent, super-ripe wine bursts from the glass with the essence of sweet, dark fruit, smoke, tar and licorice, showing stunning depth in its richness and expansiveness. Everything is in the right place, as the wine possesses superb balance, particularly in the way its structural components are beautifully woven into the fabric of its fruit. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this wine, yet it should continue to improve to age 20, perhaps beyond. An undeniable success, Tenuta San Guido?s 2006 Guidalberto is a great example of an overachieving read more...wine in this important Tuscan vintage. It is highly recommended. Guidalberto is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese.    (hide)

September 2009

WA 92pts. - WS 92pts. - The new vintage of this fantastic Super-Tuscan is in! The 2006 vintage for Tuscany is really the talk of the town, so make sure to get a few bottles of 'Sassicaia s Little Brother' before it sells out. According to the Wine Advocate: The 2006 Guidalberto is a showstopper. This opulent, super-ripe wine bursts from the glass with the essence of sweet, dark fruit, smoke, tar and licorice, showing stunning depth in its richness and expansiveness. Everything is in the right place, as the wine possesses superb balance, particularly in the way its structural components read more...are beautifully woven into the fabric of its fruit. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this wine, yet it should continue to improve to age 20, perhaps beyond. An undeniable success, Tenuta San Guido's 2006 Guidalberto is a great example of an overachieving wine in this important Tuscan vintage. It is highly recommended. Guidalberto is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese.    (hide)

May 2009

VARIETALS: 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet,10% Sangiovese AGING: 14 months French barrique TASTE PROFILE: A modern and well-balanced wine with a supple, concentrated character marked bysmooth tannins FOOD PAIRINGS: Steak, veal, venison, red sauce dishes, aged cheeses

Aromas of toasty oak and ripe fruit follow through to a full body, with a solid core of fruit and a chewy finish. Needs some time to come around. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2011. 12,000 cases made. –JS Wine Spectator. A Proprietary Blend wine from Tuscany in Italy. 2006 San Guido Guidalberto 750ml

February 2009

"Guidalberto" 2006 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto is a blend of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Sangiovese. The nose is very long and persistant, and on the palate is already evident and very well-balanced and persistant structure. Round and elegant.

The 2006 Guidalberto is a showstopper. This opulent, super-ripe wine bursts from the glass with the essence of sweet, dark fruit, smoke, tar and licorice, showing stunning depth in its richness and expansiveness. Everything is in the right place, as the wine possesses superb balance, particularly in the way its structural components are beautifully woven into the fabric of its fruit. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this wine, yet it should continue to improve to age 20, perhaps beyond. An undeniable success, Tenuta San Guidos 2006 Guidalberto is a great example of an overachieving read more...wine in this important Tuscan vintage. It is highly recommended. Guidalberto is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2026...92" WA 07/08.    (hide)