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.

91 Points
Jeb Dunnuck
2021 vintage
91 Points
jamessuckling.com
2022 vintage
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.

Food Pairing

Bright red with purple nuances. Crisp acidity and pleasant palate of every day wine drinking, with juicy red fruits. A very good wine that is meant to be enjoyed young.

Unique Selling Points
  • A benchmark of quality at an affordable price
  • A mini Super Tuscan—shares a pedigree with Sassicaia
  • Matured for 12 months in oak barrels

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.
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