TENUTA SAN GUIDO 'Guidalberto' - IGT Toscana 2024 MAGNUM
Red Still Wine | Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana | 150cl
£99.95
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 150cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: IGT Toscana
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Description
Guidalberto celebrates its 25th vintage this release and stands out as one of the finest value wines available today. This vintage is an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, crafted to be more approachable in its youth than its iconic stablemate, Sassicaia. It displays an intense ruby colour with a refined nose of black cherries, violets, and subtle cedarwood.
On the palate, the wine is supple and beautifully structured, boasting silky tannins and a vibrant, savoury finish typical of the 2024 season. Its versatility makes it a superb partner for food; it pairs wonderfully with roasted red meats, game dishes, or a rich mushroom risotto. It remains a benchmark for contemporary Italian winemaking excellence.
JAMES SUCKLING 95
Aromas of currants, cedar, mahogany, bark and orange peel say this is distinctly Tuscan. It’s medium-bodied with softness and freshness that bring you back for more. Very soft yet fine tannins. Juicy and subtle. So delicious now. Drink or hold.
DECANTER 93
Drinking Window: 2026 - 2034
Almost equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Guidalberto remains impressive value for the quality on offer, but buyers should be aware that 2024 is a lighter offering with less density of fruit than in previous years. But those who embrace the vintage will be rewarded with a juicy dark berry core with velvety tannins and flecks of cherry and pomegranate. Lifted herbal and floral aromatics make this so inviting. Breezy, easy and fun.
THE WINE ADVOCATE 92
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Drink Date: 2026 - 2032
The Tenuta San Guido 2024 Guidalberto shows spice and drive through the mid-palate, opening with fragrant notes of cherry shaped by its equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is lively and punchy in character with lifted aromatics and fine definition, supported by bright acidity that keeps the palate fresh and agile. Tannins show a touch of dryness, adding grip and structure, while the overall impression remains energetic and easy to appreciate.
VINOUS 91 points
Drinking window: 2026 - 2032
The 2024 Guidalberto is laced with succulent dark red fruit, cedar, spice, pipe tobacco, licorice and dried herbs. Supple and easygoing, the 2024 is a wine to drink over the near and medium term. There's a touch of evolution in the bouquet that reinforces this impression. The 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot, less Merlot than usual because of the challenges of the growing season. Production is down by about 25%.