“Le Difese” Toscana IGT 2024

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

09422924 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/lavailable immediately

The label features a delicate illustration of a wild boar hunt: a pack of hounds is attacking, whilst the wild boar stands its ground. Le Difese – is the precise Italian term for the boar’s tusks, those fangs with which it defends itself as a last resort. A fitting image for a wine that is Tenuta San Guido’s most approachable – yet does not compromise on character. Le Difese is the estate’s only wine to feature an indigenous Tuscan variety: Sangiovese from the Chianti-Rufina area, combined with Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyards of Tenuta San Guido. Two Tuscan souls in a single cuvée – the international variety and the indigenous one. Fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, followed by four months in used French and American oak barriques. Six months in bottle. Fresh, direct, approachable.

Bright ruby red. On the nose, wild blackberry, myrtle and ground liquorice – aromatic and exceptionally clean. On the palate, it is dense and crisp, with fruity freshness, and a long, herbaceous and fruity final. The warmest welcome Bolgheri has to offer. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh and crisp red wine with aromas of plums, cherries, a hint of chocolate and cinnamon, followed by a medium-bodied palate with fine tannins and a long finish. Lively, with a hint of orange zest. A delicious and satisfying glass of Tuscan red wine." James Suckling

"This vintage perfectly reflects the cooler, rainier growing season of 2024, resulting in delicate flavours and wonderful freshness. Crushed red and black berries blend with chalky tannins. A balanced and juicy delight that is soft yet still somewhat restrained by its structure. Give it a few more months, then enjoy it." Decanter