Array
(
)
Array
(
)
                

Description

Guidalberto on maailmakuulsa Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia) veinimõisa nn. “teine vein”, mille esimene aastakäik oli 2000. Vein on nime saanud kuulsa pereliikme Guidalberto della Gherardesca järgi, kes 1800ndatel tegeles Bolgheris viinamarjakasvatamisega ning teda peetakse ka piirkonna veinitööstuse pioneeriks. Samuti on tema poolt istutatud Tenuta San Guido kuulus küpresspuude allee.

Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta sõnul tehti Guidalberto kahel põhjusel: et näha, mida on võimalik teha Merlot viinamarjadega ning pakkuda veinisõpradele vein, mida oleks võimalik juua nooremalt kui Sassicaiat.

Guidalberto on valmistatud 60% Cabernet Sauvignon ja 40% Merlot viinamarjadest. Guidalberto veiniaedade pinnases on rohkesti lubjakivi, rikkaliku savi ning nad paiknevad 100-300 meetri kõrgusel merepinnast ideaalse lõunapoolse asetusega. Viinamarjad koristatakse käsitsi. Kääritamine toimub 12-14 päeva eri marjasordid eraldi lisamata pärmi 30 kraadi juures terasmahutites. Malolaktiline kääritamine toimub samuti terasmahutites. Vein laagerdub Prantsuse ja ka osaliselt Ameerika tammevaatides 15 kuud. Olenevalt aastakäigust, on kuni pooled vaatidest olnud eelnevalt kasutuses Sassicaia laagerdamiseks.

Guildalberto on suurepärase struktuuriga modernne vein ning veinimõisa üldist stiili järgides väga elegantne. Aroomis on tunda ploome, mustsõstart, tumedaid kirsse, piimašokolaadi ning õrnalt hiilib taustal kerge mündine vürtsikus, nahk ja magus puuviljasus. Maitse on täidlane ja pehmete tanniinidega. Väga siidine järelmaitse. Serveerida 17-18 kraadi juures Riedeli Bordeaux klaasist. Ideaalne joomsiaken 2022-2035.

“This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which has now undergone a refined stylistic redesign, also stands out: a wine with a nose of blackberries, with notes of Mediterranean scrub and rhubarb, then nuances of eucalyptus. Taut and crisp, with spicy tannins, juicy and beautifully persistent.” Luca Gardini 98 points

“According to Carlo Paoli, the winemaking director of Tenuta San Guido, the 2021 is the best Guidalberto he has ever produced. The proportion of Merlot was reduced to the typical 40% this year because the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon was so good. The Guidalberto 2021 has a very deep colour, almost black with a narrow purple rim. It took about an hour to really open up, but then it had a wonderful range of aromas and flavours. Notes of cassis and blueberries, blue flowers, violets and iris are followed by a palate full of perfectly ripe blackberries and blueberries enveloped in smooth, creamy flavours. A wine of velvety richness balanced by vibrant acidity, with very pure, concentrated aromas and flavours. Delicious!” Decanter 95 points

“The Tenuta San Guido 2021 Guidalberto, a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, shows tart cherry fruit with dark blackberry and plum tones. This vintage delivers particularly edgy and focussed fruit characteristics, 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 winery.” Wine Advocate 94 points

“Sparkling, intense ruby-purple colour. Opens with appealing notes of mint, blackberry and mulberry, with spicy cedar wood in the background. Fine-meshed, polished tannins characterise the palate, present, clear fruit, beautiful drinking flow.” Falstaff 94 points

“Aromas of blackcurrants, dark cherries, chocolate, ground spices and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied with compact but supple and polished tannins. Spicy notes with hints of dried mushrooms and chocolate. Attractive with a lingering finish.” James Suckling 93 points

“The Guidalberto 2021, an assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from San Guido, is soft, juicy and seductive right from the start. The supple contours of the Merlot lend fleshiness to this medium-bodied, racy Maremma blend. Ripe red cherry fruit, spice, leather and tobacco are beautifully brought to the fore. Best of all, the 2021 will be easy to drink right from the start.” Antonio Galloni Vinous 93 points