Tenuta San Guido

'Guidalberto' Merlot Blend 2022

Tuscany, Italy2022

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

Guidalberto is Tenuta San Guido’s Merlot-led counterpoint to Sassicaia. The 2022 combines 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, trading some of its famous sibling’s austerity for earlier approachability without abandoning Bolgheri ambition.

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Wine vitals

The wine at a glance

Producer
Tenuta San Guido
Grapes
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Vintage
2022
ABV
13.5%
Farming
Conventional

Taste, texture & character

What’s in the glass?

Dark plum, blackcurrant and Mediterranean herbs combine in a beautifully polished red blend. Rich fruit and subtle savoury notes work in harmony, creating a wine that feels both generous and effortlessly elegant.

Polished, Plush, Modern

Tasting specs

Sweetness1/5
DrySweet
Body4/5
LightFull
Acidity3/5
SoftFresh
Tannin4/5
GentleFirm
Maturity4/5
YouthfulMature

A guide to the wine’s character, on a scale of 1 to 5.

Tenuta San Guido

The people behind the pour

Tenuta San Guido

Born from the aristocratic union of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta and Clarice della Gherardesca, this legendary 2,500-hectare Maremma estate completely revolutionized Italian viticulture by looking beyond local traditions. Recognizing a striking similarity between Bolgheri’s gravelly soils and Bordeaux's Graves district, the Marchese defiantly planted Cabernet Sauvignon in 1944, creating Sassicaia—the original "Super Tuscan" and the only single wine in Italy eventually honored with its own DOC. Seamlessly managed today by the family's third generation alongside specialized directors, the historic estate relies on meticulous, low-intervention craftsmanship to deliver monumental masterpieces that vibrate with regal cedar elegance, intense cassis complexity, and a breathtaking, world-class structural majesty.

From vineyard to glass

A sense of place

Tuscany, Italy

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Tuscany

Tuscany is where Italy’s rolling hills meet Sangiovese, the grape that powers everything from bright cherry-toned Chianti to the deeper, more serious wines of Brunello. The region is a patchwork of historic villages and sun-soaked vineyards, producing reds that balance freshness with a warming Mediterranean richness. Winemakers here mix age-old tradition with a modern touch, giving life to everything from classic Tuscan blends to bold SuperTuscan styles(that use international grapes). With its mix of elegance, power, and unmistakable Italian charm, Tuscany is timeless, romantic and easy to fall in love with.

Italy

Italy’s winemaking roots run through the ancient Etruscans and Romans, who spread viticulture across the peninsula. Today, it blends deep tradition with forward-thinking producers who champion native grapes and terroir-driven styles. The country is a patchwork of regions, grapes and traditions, producing everything from alpine whites in the north to sun-soaked reds in the south. Its appellation system is built around DOC and DOCG, which help signpost quality and origin across a landscape that can shift dramatically from one area to the next. Key grapes such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Barbera sit alongside countless local varieties that shape each region's identity. Whether it is the structure of Chianti Classico and Piedmont, or the bright coastal styles of Sicily, Italian wine is ultimately about diversity and a strong sense of place.

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