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Toscana IGT Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2005

Red fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring

14%

0.75L

Intensity

A Tuscan wine to be enjoyed young: easy-to-drink.

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Quantity: 1 bottleObservation: 1 NormalLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: TuscanyAppellation: Toscana IGTOwner: Tenuta San Guido
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Toscana IGT Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2005

The wine

The name comes from Guidalberto della Gherardesca, an ancestor of Nicolo, from whom he stills finds inspiration. Guidalberto was a pioneer of modern agriculture in Bolgheri in the 19th century. Nicolo’s ambition for this wine was to reveal the potential of Merlot on this terroir.

About the Producer Tenuta San Guido

Alongside Ornellaia, Sassicaia (“the stony place” in Italian), was one of the first “Super Tuscans”, those great wines made mostly from French grape varieties, but crafted very differently from their French counterparts. This initiative, which became widespread in the late 1960s, marked the beginning of a new generation of fine Italian wines. In truth, the real history of Sassicaia goes back even further. In the mid-1940s, Marquis Mario Incisa della Rochetta, the owner of Tenuta San Guido, decided to import French grape varieties (Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon) from cuttings taken from Château Lafite-Rothschild. They were initially destined for the owner's exclusive consumption. Sassicaia's wine began to be marketed for the first time in 1968 by the renowned negociant Antinori, and rapidly established a reputation as one of the best wines made from Cabernet, on a par with the finest Bordeaux. Encouraged by this past success, a number of Tuscan producers began to import all sorts of French grape varieties in large quantities. This sudden competition meant that the only differentiating features were rigour and oenological expertise. Incisa della Rochetta rose to the challenge effortlessly and now its production consistently maintains its high quality. In 1983, the Bolgheri appellation was classified DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), adding further cachet to a famous wine, which many enthusiasts felt to be superfluous. The powerful yet incredibly delicate wine delivers mature, elegant tannins, exquisite fruitiness, and outstanding length on the palate. Even young, it is appealing. It has the advantage that it can be drunk early, but has excellent cellaring potential, which is rare for Italian wine.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Normal

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: no

Alcohol percentage: 14 %

Region: Italy - Tuscany

Appellation: Toscana IGT

Owner: Tenuta San Guido

Vintage: 2005

Colour: red

Service temperature: 16°

Viticulture: conventional More information....

Size (in ha): 9 hectares

Intensity: classic

Leading aroma: red fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Toscana IGT Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2005

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Toscana IGT Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2005
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