In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, graphite, violet

Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs

Tenuta San Guido's third wine, a Cabernet-Sangiovese Toscana IGT for everyday drinking.

What it pairs with

  • Lasagna alla bolognese
    Cabernet-Sangiovese mid-weight for lasagna.
  • Margherita pizza
    Bright acid refreshes tomato.
  • Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
    Hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese influence.

History

Le Difese launched 2002 as Tenuta San Guido's accessible third wine, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese.

  1. 2002 — First vintage of Le Difese

Facts

Producer
Tenuta San Guido
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
10 months in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with red meat price trade up sangiovese still red value pick
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