Le Difese Tenuta San Guido (2021)

Le Difese Tenuta San Guido (2021)

Le Difese Tenuta San Guido is a special class wine that originates from the legendary Sassicaia vineyard. It presents itself with a beautiful ruby red color that catches the eye and suggests depth and complexity. The scents, flowing from the glass, are fresh and fruity, enriched with subtle notes of red berries, vanilla, mocha and a light touch of minerals. This creates an inviting and complex bouquet that promises an experiential taste experience.

The wine continues to impress the taste with a soft and plump character, where ripe berry sweetness and spicy notes come to the fore. The aftertaste is intense and long, leaving a lasting impression of this distinguished wine. Le Difese Tenuta San Guido is not just a wine; it is a delicious and seductive experience that cannot hide its distinguished origins.

The review from Mad & Monopolet, which awards the wine an impressive 94/100 points, does justice to its quality.

It is just before this can be called a "mini-cult wine", as it comes from the house that makes the legendary Sassicaia, which was the first Italian wine to score the coveted 100 points from Robert Parker. This one is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and it's quite impressive. In the nose it has a mix of red and dark berries – cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum as well as leather, licorice, mint and violet – there is simply the whole palette! In the mouth it appears elegant, but certainly also has fullness and power. It is primarily dryness and acidity, which are wrapped in nice tannins and a nice fruity sweetness. A wine where you get a hint of what Sassicaia is.

About the Vinhuset

San Guido, behind the legendary cult wine Sassicaia, is a world-renowned producer and pioneer in Italian wine production. Sassicaia, the original Super Tuscan, has revolutionized the history of Tuscan wine and has become an icon of Italian wine. With several 100-point ratings from leading wine writers, including the significant recognition of Robert Parker, who awarded Sassicaia ('85) the maximum 100 points, the wine has cemented its place as Italy's most celebrated wine.

Tenuta San Guido, located in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, is home to Sassicaia and two other excellent wines: Guidalberto and Le Difese. The founder, Mario Incisa della Rochetta, was a pioneer. There, in the 40s, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc began to be planted, inspired by Bordeaux's famous 1st Crus. Using new French oak barrels, an innovative move in Italy, he created a wine of exceptional quality.

Sassicaia, with its unique Tuscan dialect meaning of "sandy and gravelly soil," was introduced to the market in 1968 and achieved international success as the first Super Tuscan. The vineyards of Tenuta San Guido cover around 90 hectares, divided into areas carefully selected based on exposure and soil composition.

The three wines from Tenuta San Guido

The three wines from Tenuta San Guido represent an impressive breadth.
1. the wine Sassicaia, is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.
2. the wine Guidalberto combines 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese.
3. the wine Le Difese, made from grapes from young vines, is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese.

These wines, with their unique characters and high quality, form an indispensable part of Tenuta San Guido's heritage.