Tenuta San Guido
Le Difese Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese
Tuscany, Italy
70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Sangiovese. 8 months in french barriques, some previously used to age Sassicaia, but you already knew that of course...
Good concentration of the nose with a mix of dark and red, sun drenched berries, black plums, cassis a whiff of strawberries and lavender. Sweet licorice, cedar wood and spice acts in the background.
Palate maintains a fresh (high acidity) spine through solid but fruity tannins, boils fruit intensity through the mid palate with a modest complexity but a sold finish. Good performance for the 3rd wine of Tenuta San Guido but overall a bit to average
70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Sangiovese. 8 months in french barriques, some previously used to age Sassicaia, but you already knew that of course...
Good concentration of the nose with a mix of dark and red, sun drenched berries, black plums, cassis a whiff of strawberries and lavender. Sweet licorice, cedar wood and spice acts in the background.
Palate maintains a fresh (high acidity) spine through solid but fruity tannins, boils fruit intensity through the mid palate with a modest complexity but a sold finish. Good performance for the 3rd wine of Tenuta San Guido but overall a bit to average
Had an ‘11 recently, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied dry wine, with medium acidity, had flavors of black cherry, currants and dried fruits, fine tannins with oaky notes. Medium finish ending with stewed fruit character. Drink now, beginning to get tired.
Had an ‘11 recently, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied dry wine, with medium acidity, had flavors of black cherry, currants and dried fruits, fine tannins with oaky notes. Medium finish ending with stewed fruit character. Drink now, beginning to get tired.
Oct 30th, 2020
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If you put it in a blind tasting it falls face first, but if you crack it open and don’t compare it to anything it’s a rather enjoyable wine. #bolgheri #supertuscan #italy #tuscany
If you put it in a blind tasting it falls face first, but if you crack it open and don’t compare it to anything it’s a rather enjoyable wine. #bolgheri #supertuscan #italy #tuscany
Oct 6th, 2020
Easy drinking. Silky tannins, med + acidity and lean texture. Daily house wine elevated.
Easy drinking. Silky tannins, med + acidity and lean texture. Daily house wine elevated.
Mar 12th, 2020A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Aromas of fresh ripe fruits with notes of earthy floral. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with citrus and pepper spice. Developing fIne tannins with a slight grip, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Enjoy, drinking well but needs more bottle age.
A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Aromas of fresh ripe fruits with notes of earthy floral. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with citrus and pepper spice. Developing fIne tannins with a slight grip, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Enjoy, drinking well but needs more bottle age.
Mar 7th, 2020Just tried ‘17, A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Aromas of fresh ripe fruits with notes of earthy floral. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with citrus and pepper spice. Developing fIne tannins with a slight grip, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Enjoy, drinking well but a bit of bottle age will benefit.
Just tried ‘17, A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Aromas of fresh ripe fruits with notes of earthy floral. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with citrus and pepper spice. Developing fIne tannins with a slight grip, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Enjoy, drinking well but a bit of bottle age will benefit.
Dec 29th, 2019Pleasing, but not impressive. The ripe but fresh fruit profile is carried forward by a fine grained tannic structure and fresh acidity. Minor conplexity but lacks Some persitance and intensity.
Pleasing, but not impressive. The ripe but fresh fruit profile is carried forward by a fine grained tannic structure and fresh acidity. Minor conplexity but lacks Some persitance and intensity.
Jan 21st, 2019A blend of 70 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 30 % Sangiovese. Aromas of fresh ripe fruits with notes of earthy floral. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with citrus spice. Fine tannins with a slight grip, medium, coming back to a fruit ending. Enjoy now, drinking well! Tasting Sample!
A blend of 70 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 30 % Sangiovese. Aromas of fresh ripe fruits with notes of earthy floral. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with citrus spice. Fine tannins with a slight grip, medium, coming back to a fruit ending. Enjoy now, drinking well! Tasting Sample!
Sep 24th, 2018
It might not have the depth or complexity of Sassicaia, but Le Difese is certainly a nod to its more illustrious sibling with its silky texture, though without the body or intensity. Opened up in the glass. Tried via Coravin.
It might not have the depth or complexity of Sassicaia, but Le Difese is certainly a nod to its more illustrious sibling with its silky texture, though without the body or intensity. Opened up in the glass. Tried via Coravin.
Mar 23rd, 2018
Not quite Sassicaia but a fraction of the price.
Not quite Sassicaia but a fraction of the price.
Dec 23rd, 2017