2023 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese

Name: 2023 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese
Brand: Tenuta San Guido
SKU: DI0823RA
Price: 34.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.00

Le Difese is the gateway to Bolgheri’s renowned style, an inviting blend of estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Tuscan Sangiovese that balances power with approachability. Perfect for everyday enjoyment or al fresco gatherings, it marries structure and freshness in one harmonious red.

Hailing from gravelly Bolgheri slopes, the grapes are gently fermented and matured in stainless steel and neutral oak to preserve vibrancy and soften tannins. This ethical, family led bottling reflects San Guido’s commitment to terroir driven, food friendly wines.

Winemaking: Cabernet and Sangiovese sees temperature controlled fermentation, followed by brief ageing in stainless steel and older oak. No fining, minimal filtration.

Pairing Suggestions: Ideal with grilled steaks, ragù rich pasta, mushroom risotto or aged pecorino, and equally vibrant alongside vegetarian stuffed peppers.

Tasting Note: Deep ruby in hue, it offers bright cherry and cassis aromas with a whisper of green herbs. The palate is silky yet structured, finishing fresh and persistent.

Origin: Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese

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Size: 75cl

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Ideal with grilled steaks, ragù?rich pasta, mushroom risotto or aged pecorino, and equally vibrant alongside vegetarian stuffed peppers.

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Tenuta San Guido

For nearly a century and a half, the Incisa della Rocchetta family have nurtured a slice of Tuscany’s Bolgheri coast into one of the world’s most celebrated “Super?Tuscan” estates. What began as Marchese Mario’s quest in the 1940s for “the bouquet I’ve been searching for” blossomed into Sassicaia, a Cabernet Sauvignon masterpiece that broke every rule of Chianti and rewrote Italian winemaking history. Today, Nicolò Incisa and his five cousins carry forward a spirit of innovation, blending deep respect for their gravel?strewn slopes with cutting?edge sustainable practices.

Beyond the vines, Tenuta San Guido is a vertically integrated vision: from thoroughbred horses raised on estate pastures to a wildlife refuge safeguarding native marshlands. Under CEO Alessandro Berlingieri’s stewardship and Carlo?Paoli’s oenological expertise, the estate marries family lore with modern professionalism. Every bottle - whether the flagship Sassicaia, the approachable Le Difese or the Bordeaux?style Guidalberto - tells a story of respect for land, heritage and the relentless pursuit of balance between man and nature.