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