TENUTA SAN GUIDO LE DIFESE TOSCANA ROSSO 750ML 2024
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Description
The TENUTA SAN GUIDO LE DIFESE TOSCANA ROSSO is a vibrant red wine from the prestigious Tuscany region of Italy. This blend typically showcases notes of red berries, herbs, and a hint of spice, reflecting the terroir characteristics of the area. Its balanced acidity and smooth tannins make it accessible and enjoyable.
This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, including pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled meats, and hearty vegetable stews. Additionally, it complements aged cheeses and charcuterie boards, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Expert Reviews
A tangy raspberry and pomegranate attack is followed by some ripe dark fruits wrapped in soft, open-knit tannins. Tenuta San Guido sources the Sangiovese for Le Difese from family friends in nearby Chianti Montespertoli and Chianti Rufina, but as a result of the widespread peronospora (downy mildew) in 2023, the percentage has dropped from 70% in 2022 to 65% in the 2023. It doesn't seem to have slowed its momentum, however, as it bristles with energy. Bright and well balanced, it's a delicious introduction to the estate.
The 2023 Le Difese is a gorgeous wine from Tenuta San Guido. Fresh, aromatic and inviting, the 2023 is all charm. Floral notes meld into a core of crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice and white pepper. Medium in body and gracious, Le Difese is an absolute delight. As always, Le Difese is a blend of deselected lots from Sassicaia and Guidalberto, plus some purchased Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2023, Sangiovese was challenged by the growing season, so the blend includes more Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an impressive effort for a year that required constant vigilance in the vineyard because of frequent rain and elevated disease pressure.