Le Difese Toscana IGT 2023
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Italy / Tuscany
Fruit for Le Difese is selected from Tenuta San Guido estate’s younger vines. Fermentation for both varieties takes place on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine is matured in French and American oak barrels.
92 Points
Decanter.com
2023 vintage
Harvest Note
The autumn was mostly warm and dry, but in November, temperatures dropped with rainfall that replenished the water reserves. Winter began with mild temperatures and intense fog, while February recorded very cold temperatures with minimums around -3°C, accompanied by rain and snow at higher altitudes. The summer was characterized by above-average temperatures, but the good water availability allowed the plants to grow regularly. The intense heat led to thoughts of an early harvest, but the rain at the end of August restored the situation and allowed the grapes to reach proper maturity.
Tasting Note
Intense black fruit aromas and flavors as well as the vanilla and spice of oak in a full-bodied wine with supple tannins.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 65% Sangiovese 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
PH: 3.48
ACIDITY: 5.75 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: The wine was fined in French oak barriques, previously used for Guidalberto. Subsequent conservation in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 37-39°F to confer tartaric stability before bottling.
Unique Selling Points
- A benchmark of quality at an affordable price
- A mini Super Tuscan—shares a pedigree with Sassicaia
- Matured for 8 months in oak barrels
The overwhelming success of Sassicaia, and now the introduction of two new wines, traces back to the ambition of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta to plant Bordeaux varieties in Tuscany in the 1940s.
About the Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese has aromas of black cherries with alluring wood, smoke, tar and herbal notes. The best wines made from this grape have incredible complexity, depth, finesse and power.
