TN: 2006 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana IGT (Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT)

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  • 2006 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (11/10/2011)
    Brilliant wine. Dark garnet red color, and nose of cherry and brambly berry with spice, earth, and dried herbs. Velvety and silky texture at the same time is a nod to the wine’s balance between its fruit and its acidity. Dark cherry, earth, and a hint of a dried fruit component (fig paste or raisins) not unlike a flavor I often find in Amarone or Ripassos. Finishes strong, has structure to last for many more years, but it is drinking absolutely spectacularly already.

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The 07 and 08 are pretty awesome as well. A really good value for a wine of that pedigree. The entry level Le Defise wine is good as well…

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Correct on all counts you are. A note for the 2008 is going to be up tomorrow.

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I tasted this wine for the first time at Sassicaia outside of Bolgheri. They poured it next to the 05 Sassicaia. I much preferred the Guidalberto and bought a case as soon as I got back. Delicious wine at a great price. The 06 is the first time I believe the wine is 100% estate and has no Sangiovese in it (despite the Galloni review).