Tenuta San Guido

Le Difese ist eines der schönsten Preis-Qualitäts-Wunder der Toskana. Prächtige, süß parfümierte Fruchtaromen im opulenten Bouquet, ebenso großzügig und weit der langanhaltende Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"Man merkt schon im Duft des «Le Difese», wieviel frischer der 2016er Jahrgang gegenüber anderen Jahren ist. Das liegt auch daran, dass der – sich gerade hier an der Küste in warmen Jahren schwertuende – Sangiovese viel frischer im Blend ausgefallen ist. Demnach schmeckt er kirschfruchtiger mit knackiger Säure und ist feiner und linearer." Weinwisser

"Just mid ruby. Light but persistent cherry fruit palate with quite a big load of powdery tannins." Jancis Robinson

"A fresh, vibrant version, offering cherry, strawberry, spice and mineral flavors. Youthful, with assertive tannins, so decant or age short term." Wine Spectator

"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, the 2016 Le Difese shows a more evident touch of ripe fruit that you don't perceive in the Guidalberto, which makes me think it comes from the Sangiovese component that is only used in this wine. The overall effect of that ripeness is that it downplays the wine's inner complexity. But this entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido was never aiming for huge complexity to begin with. Dark cherry and cherry is followed by wild strawberry and tangy rose hip. This wine happily delivers on its promises of freshness and accessibility." Robert Parker

"The 2016 Le Difese is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Tenuta San Guido. A lovely sense of translucence runs through the black cherry, plum, lavender and mint flavors. I can't remember a Difese with this much sheer finesse and class." Antonio Galloni

"Very aromatic and bright with strawberry, cherry and currant character. Hints of oranges. Full-bodied, linear and tight, showing ultra-fine tannins. Potential here." James Suckling

Guidalberto übernimmt souverän die Rolle als höchst eigenständiger Zweitwein der Tenuta San Guido: Intensive, reife, dunkle Früchte, sehr gutes Tanningerüst, lang, fein und elegant. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dichtes Bouquet mit würzigen und erdigen Noten. Der Guidalberto ist immer etwas männlicher, mediterraner in seiner Art, oft schwingen
Noten von Tabak, Zimt, Lavendel, warmer Erde und mediterraner Macchia (Lorbeer) mit. Es ist kein klassischer Zweitwein, sondern hat eigene Rebstöcke, die teils innerhalb und teils ausserhalb der eigens geschaffenen Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC liegen – im Übrigen die einzige DOC Italiens, die einer Monopollage gleichkommt. Am Gaumen saftig-cremige Textur, dicht mit frischer Frucht von edlen roten und schwarzen Beeren, anspruchsvolle Tanninstruktur mit detaillierter Textur. Das wird einer der besten Guidalberto ever und ist für den Preis ein Schnäppchen." Weinwisser

"Shy on the nose and a touch grassy, this is lean and elegant, with black cherry, black currant, earth and spice flavors. Dense tannins underscore everything, and this finishes long." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Guidalberto is a wine of total precision and class. Nuanced and beautifully perfumed, with a good kick of mid-palate juiciness from the Merlot, the 2016 dazzles from the very first taste. Dark red cherry, plum, spice and floral notes add complexity on the persistent, silky finish. This is very nicely done." Antonio Galloni

"Inviting red and dark fruit nose. Ripe but with freshness. Surprisingly elegant palate with plenty of depth." Jancis Robinson

"This wine is showing exceptionally well in this classic vintage. The 2016 Guidalberto (Cabernet Sauvignon and a smaller percentage of Merlot) opens to a full and generous bouquet and a beautifully rich and velvety appearance. This edition of Tenuta San Guido's mid-level wine offers a bigger aromatic profile, more texture and more volume as well. Dark cherry and blackberry segue to spice, tar, leather and sweet fruit at the end. The mouthfeel is elegantly shaped, silky and nuanced. This may well be the best vintage of Guidalberto I have yet to taste—and you can get this wine at a great price too." Robert Parker

"This is extremely perfumed with aromas of lavender, cinnamon, blackberries, bark and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, extremely refined and polished. Gorgeous fruit and balance. Best ever bottling of this pretty wine from the producers of Sassicaia?" James Suckling