Le Difese Tenuta San Guido 2012

Le Difese Tenuta San Guido 2012

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  • Robert Parker rating 88
  • Vinous rating 87
Le Difese Tenuta San Guido 2012
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75 cl

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Le Difese Tenuta San Guido 2012 is a Super Tuscan blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese from the coastal region of Bolgheri, Italy. The wine exhibits a bouquet marked by ripe cherry and blackcurrant fruit, accompanied by subtle herbal undertones. On the palate, the Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure with firm tannins, while the Sangiovese adds freshness. The finish reveals a mineral quality that reflects the vineyard`s terroir. Tenuta San Guido, founded by Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, is known for its role in establishing Bolgheri as an eminent wine-producing region of Italy.
87 Vinous
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Tenuta San Guido’s flagship red wine, Sassicaia wine, has become a Tuscan icon in its own right. This fine wine, made from a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, is characterized by all the hallmarks that have established it as one of Italy’s standout wines: sumptuous fruit, fine texture, beautiful perfume, and effortless balance. A prototype of Super Tuscan wines, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta decided to experiment with Bordeaux varietals, noting a similarity between the geography of Tuscany and Graves in southwest France.

Early vintages of this iconic Italian wine were only available to taste at the winery. The 1968 vintage was the first Sassicaia wine to be sold to the public, and in 1994, Sassicaia was granted its own official DOC: Bolgheri-Sassicaia DOC. Early vintages received mixed reviews, but the introduction of Tronçais oak barriques in the late 1970s saw a rise in quality that has been maintained ever since. Alongside the Grand Vin, the Tenuta San Guido estate produces a second wine, Guidalberto, and a third wine, La Difese.

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