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Tenuta San Guido - Le Difese

Vintage

2022

Size

75 cl

Price

€38.40

In stock

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Pickup available at Onshore Cellars, usually ready in 24 hours2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12, 06220 Vallauris

Store information

Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Tasting notes

Tenuta San Guido's entry-level red is the Le Difese. This blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 55% Sangiovese shows hints of ripe fruit and cherry with wild plum, redcurrant and bitter almond. That element of Sangiovese adds some floral intensity too, which comes across as lilac root or dried violet. That said, there is a softness and sweetness to the hot-vintage fruit.

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About this wine

Tenuta San Guido's Le Difese is a distinguished Toscana IGT red wine that represents the estate's commitment to blending traditional Tuscan winemaking with international varietals. This full-bodied wine combines Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a harmonious expression of the Tuscan terroir. The blend showcases elegant red fruit character with subtle floral and violet notes, complemented by a refined, nutty complexity that develops through careful aging in oak.

Le Difese pairs beautifully with a diverse range of dishes, making it exceptionally versatile for the modern table. Its structure and depth make it ideal alongside beef and lamb, while its balanced acidity complements grilled vegetables, pasta with tomato-based sauces, and aged cheeses. Duck, pork, mushroom risotto, and charcuterie boards are equally rewarding pairings. At 14% ABV, this is a wine of restraint and elegance, perfect for extended meals in fine dining settings, private villas, or casual country gatherings.

Tenuta San Guido stands as a benchmark producer in Tuscany, known for wines that balance power with finesse. Le Difese exemplifies this philosophy, offering a sophisticated alternative to the estate's flagship selections while maintaining the same commitment to quality and terroir expression that defines the house.

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Producer

Tenuta San Guido

In the 1920s Marchese Mario della Rocchetta dreamt of creating a ‘thoroughbred wine’ and for him, like for the aristocracy of the time, the ideal was Bordeaux. No one had ever dared to produce a Bordeaux blend on Italian soil…

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Region

Tuscany

Italy's most ancient wine region, Tuscany may not be a heavyweight in terms of quantity, but as the home of two of the country's most famous fine wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, it certainly holds its own in terms…

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Appellation

Toscana IGT

Toscana IGT is a wine appellation located in the central region of Italy, known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. The history of winemaking in Toscana dates back to the Etruscan era, and the region has been…

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