The 2023 San Guido Guidalberto is a proprietary blend red wine hailing from Tuscany, Italy. This vintage has garnered attention for its aromatic complexity and structure, receiving high praise from wine critics.
James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 96 points, highlighting its "remarkable aromatic profile" that features Mediterranean herbs, cassis, black cherries, leather, and earth. Suckling also notes a "gamey depth" and describes the wine as full-bodied with velvety, slightly sandy tannins and a savory cedar finish. He suggests it is "drinkable now, but best in one or two years" (jamessuckling.com).
Decanter's review, scoring it 94 points, praises the blend's adjustment due to a hot August affecting the Merlot, which was reduced from 60% to 45%. The review calls attention to its "rich and glossy red berry, blackberry and black cherry fruit" layered with balsamic herbs and a creamy undertow leading to a dark chocolate and bitter herb finish. This vintage is described as "intense but not overtly concentrated," suggesting it will harmonize further in six months (Decanter).
Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine at 94 points, having tasted an early blend prepared by the winery. Dunnuck points out the wine's "detailed layers of youthful cherry liqueur, fresh herbs, and lavender perfume," with a "medium to full-bodied richness" and a promising refined structure that suggests further development over time (jebdunnuck.com).
Vinous gave the wine a 92-point score, commending its aromatic, medium-bodied nature. Antonio Galloni emphasizes the "crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, spice and blood orange," describing it as "pure charm" and highlighting the more refined side of Bolgheri during a challenging year (Vinous).
Overall, the 2023 Guidalberto stands out for its aromatic depth, adjusted blend, and potential for further aging, with each reviewer noting its current and future appeal.