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Guidalberto

2011 Bolgheri Red Blend

The Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2011 is a captivating red blend from the prestigious Bolgheri region of Italy, known for its exceptional quality and distinct terroir. With its deep ruby color, this wine presents an inviting appearance that hints at the complexity within. On the palate, it showcases a medium-bodied structure, where bright acidity harmonizes beautifully with velvety tannins, creating a mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe dark cherries, plums, and ripe blackcurrants, all intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. As it unfolds, the wine displays an elegant balance between fruit and oak, inviting a graceful finish that lingers delightfully. Perfectly versatile, the Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto is an excellent choice for a range of food pairings, making it both food-friendly and enjoyable on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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