“Le Difese” Toscana IGT 2023

Tenuta San Guido | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. C.I.T.A.I. S.p.A. | Loc. Le Capanne 27 | IT 57022 Bolgheri

09422923 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

From the legendary San Guido estate, the cradle of Sassicaia, comes Le Difese, a wine that combines the essence of two worlds: the international class of Cabernet Sauvignon with the Tuscan soul of Sangiovese. Named after the golden boar tusks on the label – a symbol of the wild Maremma –this blend, first created in 2002, embodies the accessible side of an icon. After gentle hand-picking and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, Le Difese matures for twelve months in French and American barriques, followed by three months in the bottle.

The result is a bright ruby red colour with fruity and floral notes on the nose, accompanied by subtle spicy and balsamic nuances. The palate is an enveloping, fine wine of elegant freshness with a perfectly integrated tannin structure and a pure, persistent final. A wine that is a pleasure to drink at a young age and interprets the San Guido philosophy in an accessible way. SUPERIORE.DE

"Cabernet and Sangiovese in an interesting interpretation with a bouquet of wild berries, sour cherries, violets and fine spice; compact on the palate, the acidity invigorates, shows character, freshness, good length." Vinum

"Powerful, bright ruby red colour. Present and appealing nose, rich notes of cherry, mulberry and blood orange. Lots of juicy cherry on the palate, fine-meshed tannins, savoury and persistent." Falstaff

"A bright, fragrant and fruity wine with aromas of red cherries, violets and forest floor. Juicy and crisp on the palate, with a light to medium body and chalky tannins. Medium length and very fragrant." James Suckling

"The 2023 Le Difese is a marvellous wine from Tenuta San Guido. Fresh, aromatic and inviting, the 2023 is full of charm. Floral notes meld with a core of crushed red berries, mint, spice and white pepper. Medium-bodied and graceful, Le Difese is an absolute delight. As always, Le Difese is a blend of selected lots of Sassicaia and Guidalberto as well as some bought-in Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2023, the Sangiovese was challenged by the growing season, so the blend contains more Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an impressive achievement for a year that required constant vigilance in the vineyard due to frequent rainfall and increased disease pressure." Vinous

"A tangy raspberry and pomegranate opening is followed by ripe dark fruit, wrapped in soft, open tannins. Bright and well-balanced, it is a delicious introduction to the estate." Decanter