2022 Tenuta San Guido(Nicolo Incisa Rocchetta) - Toscana Rosso IGT Guidalberto Super Tuscan

The 2022 Guidalberto from Tenuta San Guido channels the mineral-rich terroir of Bolgheri into a structured, food-forward Super Tuscan composed of 60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 40 percent Merlot. Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta created this cuvée to deliver the refined architecture of its flagship Sassicaia with a softer, earlier-accessible profile. Each grape variety ferments separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks before the blended wine rests for approximately fifteen months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The 2022 growing cycle provided consistent warmth that amplified dark berry ripeness, while disciplined canopy management maintained the coastal vineyards’ essential salinity and aromatic complexity.

The bouquet presents layers of crushed blackcurrant and ripe blackberry interwoven with fresh mint, dried sage, orange zest, and subtle vanilla-spice notes from barrel aging. Medium-bodied and finely textured, the palate moves smoothly through creamy tannins anchored by crisp acidity, closing with a long, savory finish that repeats hints of dark plum, toasted cocoa, and Mediterranean herbs.

Service recommendations call for slight decanting to aerate younger portions. This versatile red pairs naturally with char-grilled pork chops, herb-roasted duck breast, tomato-forward ragù tossed into pappardelle, or aged pecorino cheese platters. Keep unopened bottles in a stable, temperature-controlled environment for four to six years to encourage secondary tannin integration and flavor layering.