2018 Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido

Easy and layered with cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, soft tannins and a savory finish. Drink now.

The 2018 Guidalberto, tasted from an approximate blend from barrel, is positively stellar. I can only hope that the bottled wine is as fresh, vibrant and nuanced as this sample. A rush of black cherry, plum, spice, leather and licorice graces the 2018 with striking depth and nuance. Light on its feet and deep, the 2018 has a lot to offer. In many years, Guidalberto can be a rather rich wine, but in 2018 it is very closely aligned with the house style.

A deft and bright blend to serve with a platter of creamy Camembert wedges, the 2018 Guidalberto is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon supplemented with 40% Merlot, showing a smooth and silky delivery of aromas with black fruit and sour cherry backed by spice, pressed flower and tilled earth. These are fragrant and delicate results fitted to a medium-weight finish that is driven by freshness and elegant tannins. This is an important release.

Guidalberto har noget mere at byde på end lillebror Le Difese fra samme årgang. Her mødes cabernet sauvignon med merlot i et udpræget bordeaux-blend med tydeligt fadpræg og duftnoter af mørke kirsebær og krydderier. I munden ganske afrundet. Dog mærkes en solid syre, som går fint i spænde med nuancerne af kirsebær, blomme og chokolade. Vinen holder sig nede på bare 13% alkohol, hvilket er usædvanligt for området.