Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Le Difese IGT 2022 13,5% Vol. 0,75l

Tenuta San Guido is a prestigious winery in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy. It is known for producing one of the most famous and prestigious wines in the world, Sassicaia. The estate and winery have a rich history and have played a significant role in the development of Italian wine. It was founded in the 1940s by Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who had the vision of producing a Bordeaux-style wine in Tuscany, focusing on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. The vineyards of Tenuta San Guido cover around 2,500 hectares and are located near the Tyrrhenian Sea. The proximity to the sea, combined with the sandy and rocky soils of the area, creates an ideal microclimate for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon and other grape varieties.

Le Difese is a cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, two typical grape varieties of Tuscany, which give the wine both structure and complexity. The grape harvest began on September 16th with the Cabernet Sauvignon variety and ended with Sangiovese. After fermentation and maceration in steel tanks over a period of 12 days, the wine is aged for 12 months in French and American barrique barrels. After bottling, the wine matures for a further 3 months in the bottle. With a storage potential until 2029 and a natural cork stopper, this wine presents itself as a first-class choice.

The name "Le Difese" means "The Defenses" in English and is derived from the historic stone towers that can be found throughout the Tuscan countryside and once served as defensive fortifications. This name symbolizes the winery's commitment to preserving and honouring the rich heritage and traditions of the region.

Awards:

- 92/100 points from James Suckling

- 90/100 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate

- 90/100 points from Wine Spectador