Tenuta San GuidoLe Difese 2020

Name: Le Difese
Brand: Tenuta San Guido
SKU: VIN-014037
Price: 137.7 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Product code: 14037

£22.95 inc VAT

£137.70 / case of 6

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Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Tenuta San Guido

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese

Grape: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese

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Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Tenuta San Guido

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese

Grape: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese

Product Notes

Tenuta San Guido Le Difese wine is a fine Italian blend from Tuscany, showcasing the elegance associated with the region. An enticing harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes, Le Difese offers polished tannins and a full-bodied profile, exuding pronounced red berries, subtle spice and earthy undertones. Boasting excellent structure and balance, maturity brings out exquisite complexity, making it highly versatile for pairing with various cuisines. Best enjoyed decanted to reveal its rich aroma, this Tuscan gem captures the quintessence of Italian winemaking, promising an enchanting sensory journey. This truly is a delightful testament to the grandeur of Tenuta San Guido.

Tasting Notes

A juicy and delicious red with aromas of blueberries, sliced mushrooms, currants, blackberry leaves, licorice and bergamot. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a creamy, round and fresh finish. Drink now or hold.

About the Winery

Situated on the Tuscan coast lies the illustrious Tenuta San Guido winery. Ponderously sprawled across a breathtaking 7,500 acres; it's a realm enamoured by winemakers and connoisseurs alike. This cosmopolitan estate, surrounded by prolific green landscapes and bathed by the Mediterranean sun, is a thriving sanctuary of Italian viticulture.

The winery itself manifests as an enchanting blend of tradition and innovation. The historic cellars, filled with a rich, intoxicating aroma, encase rows of oak barrels that cradle the ageing wine, Benny adding to its character. Yet, despite this charming nod to the past, Tenuta San Guido embraces modernity with a myriad of state-of-the-art facilities and techniques.

Since its inception in the late 1940s by Count Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, the family run winery has been dedicated to the production of exceptional, world-renowned wines. Its most famous offering, Sassicaia, is revered as one of Italy's leading Bordeaux-style red wines. First made in 1948, the wine was initially sold only to friends and family, before it entered the commercial market in 1968 and began it's meteoric rise to fame. The unique terroir, coupled with meticulous vinification processes, makes for wines with an unrivalled balance of robust structure and delicate elegance.

The Tenuta San Guido winery is not purely about its prestigious wines and impressive production however. With a commitment to both conservation and cultivation, the family have fostered a harmonious coexistence between viticulture and nature. They sponsor various research projects focused on preserving local flora and fauna. This includes their work in maintaining, breeding and reintroducing the semi-wild herd of Maremman horses, a beautiful and rare breed native to the region.

In every drop of wine from Tenuta San Guido, one can taste a profound love for tradition, a keen pursuit of perfection and the crisp vital essence of its home, the Tuscan coast. This isn’t just a winery; it represents the rich tapestry of Italian winemaking. Enjoy the velvety allure of a glass from Tenuta San Guido and savour the taste of Italy's passionate, timeless heritage.

https://www.tenutasanguido.com

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