A soft, youthful wine with a simple, approachable style and a gentle structure, making it immediately enjoyable from its early months in the glass.
Le Difese 2023: Producer
Tenuta San Guido embodies a legacy of excellence, tradition, and sustainability. Its dedication has led to outstanding achievements: Sassicaia in fine wine, Razza Dormello Olgiata in horse breeding, and the Rifugio Faunistico Padule di Bolgheri in wildlife conservation. This commitment to quality and innovation continues to define the estate’s enduring heritage.
Le Difese 2023: Vintage
Le Difese, first released in 2002, is the newest addition to Tenuta San Guido. Soft, versatile, and highly enjoyable, its name comes from the wild boar tusks featured in gold on the label. The autumn was warm and dry until November, when temperatures dropped, bringing rain to replenish water reserves. Winter saw mild conditions with intense fog, followed by a cold February with lows around -3°C and snowfall at higher altitudes. Spring began with rising temperatures and moderate rainfall, though April brought a brief return of cold and rain without damage. By May, temperatures stabilised, and frequent rains supported healthy flowering and fruit set. Despite a hot summer, sufficient water reserves ensured steady vine growth. Late August rain delayed an early harvest, resulting in excellent grape quality with strong aromatics and rich anthocyanins.
Le Difese 2023: Winemaking
After ageing in second- and third-use French oak barriques (previously used for Guidalberto), the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks at 3-4°C for tartaric stability. It then undergoes bottle ageing before release.
Le Difese 2023: In The Glass
Le Difese 2023 is pure, elegant, and vibrant, with superb minerality, crunchy fruit, and delicate floral notes. The fresh, racy palate defies its Mediterranean origins, showcasing remarkable finesse. This level of precision reflects the skill of Carlo Paoli and his team, who have elevated Tenuta San Guido to new heights over the past two decades.
Food pairing suggestion: Wild boar sausage
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