97 points Kerin O’Keefe: “The smooth, enveloping 2021 Guado de' Gemoli is outstanding, and the best vintage I've had to date of this stunning wine. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc 15%, it opens with heady aromas of violet, lavender juniper, cassis, dark spice and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and possessing a weightless concentration, the delicious palate doles out spiced blueberry, raspberry, red currant, truffle and layers of baking spice underpinned by tangy saline notes. Elegant tannins provide polished support. Drink through 2036. (Aug 2024)”
96 points Falstaff Guide: “Bright, intense ruby, garnet hints. Intense and savoury aromas of cherry compote, currants, liquorice, coffee and a touch of lavender. Harmonious and elegant on the palate, initially silky and smooth, yet with plenty of tension, finely woven tannins and a very long finish. (Oct 2024)”
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the Chiappini 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Guado de' Gemoli is a richly extracted red wine that delivers the power and focus of the vintage in full force. There's no doubting the hot-vintage ripeness of the fruit, the generous use of oak and all the other elements that give this wine such a large footprint. The character is a little old school, but the qualities of the vintage shine through nicely in this nice executed wine. The grapes are sourced from three hectares of 30-year-old vines. Drink 2025-2038 (Feb 2025)”
94 points James Suckling: “Fascinating aromas of lavender and sage with redcurrant and cedar. It's medium- to full-bodied with some extracted tannins and a chewy finish. But it will soften with time and develop beautifully. A little old-school, but showing structure. Unfiltered. Try after 2027. (Jul 2024)”
Three Glasses Gambero Rosso: "The Bolgheri Superiore Guado de' Gemoli '21 stands out for its character and energy, especially in its juicy, vibrant, and focused palate. The nose reveals dark fruit, brightened by fresh mint. (2025 edition)"
96 points Falstaff Guide: “Bright, intense ruby, garnet hints. Intense and savoury aromas of cherry compote, currants, liquorice, coffee and a touch of lavender. Harmonious and elegant on the palate, initially silky and smooth, yet with plenty of tension, finely woven tannins and a very long finish. (Oct 2024)”
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the Chiappini 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Guado de' Gemoli is a richly extracted red wine that delivers the power and focus of the vintage in full force. There's no doubting the hot-vintage ripeness of the fruit, the generous use of oak and all the other elements that give this wine such a large footprint. The character is a little old school, but the qualities of the vintage shine through nicely in this nice executed wine. The grapes are sourced from three hectares of 30-year-old vines. Drink 2025-2038 (Feb 2025)”
94 points James Suckling: “Fascinating aromas of lavender and sage with redcurrant and cedar. It's medium- to full-bodied with some extracted tannins and a chewy finish. But it will soften with time and develop beautifully. A little old-school, but showing structure. Unfiltered. Try after 2027. (Jul 2024)”
Three Glasses Gambero Rosso: "The Bolgheri Superiore Guado de' Gemoli '21 stands out for its character and energy, especially in its juicy, vibrant, and focused palate. The nose reveals dark fruit, brightened by fresh mint. (2025 edition)"
| Product SKU | 355577 |
| Producer | Chiappini/Giovanni |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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