{"product_id":"le-difese-2020","title":"TENUTA SAN GUIDO | LE DIFESE 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"738\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLe Difese 2023 is the gateway to the universe of \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eTenuta San Guido\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic winery that revolutionized Italian viticulture with the creation of the legendary Sassicaia. Since its first vintage in 2002, this wine reflects the philosophy of the estate: to produce a red wine of great balance, capable of expressing the identity of Tuscany with an elegant, fresh, and approachable style from its youth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the international character of the former with the most genuine personality of Tuscany. The result is a harmonious wine, with intense fruit, a silky texture, and extraordinary gastronomic versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17yn8px\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenuta San Guido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toscana IGT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eWine type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14% vol. \u003cem data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e(approx.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second and third-use French oak barrels, followed by 3 months of bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual with cluster selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1b7mu8f\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eThe grapes come from different plots of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eTenuta San Guido\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, located between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e100 and 300 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Tuscan coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eThe vineyards grow on a mosaic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003elimestone, stony soils, with pebbles and clayey areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, facing west and southwest. The proximity of the Mediterranean Sea and the gentle coastal breezes favor slow and balanced ripening, preserving the natural freshness of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was marked by a winter with rain and snow in the higher areas, a favorable spring for flowering, and a warm summer compensated by the soil's water reserves. Rains in late August allowed for excellent ripening, resulting in grapes of great concentration and aromatic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9acutj\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eElaboration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eHarvesting is done entirely by hand, followed by a careful selection of the clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eEach variety ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve all the fruit expression. Subsequently, the wine ages in second and third-use French oak barrels, where it acquires complexity without the wood dominating the whole. Finally, it remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003ethree months in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e before being released to the market, refining its balance and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1axvx6f\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eIt presents an intense ruby red color with violet reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003eOn the nose, aromas of ripe cherries, plums, wild berries, and blackcurrants stand out, accompanied by delicate notes of sweet spices, cedar, tobacco, and light balsamic hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eOn the palate, it offers a broad and silky entry, with polished tannins, excellent balance, and a fresh acidity that provides dynamism. Ripe fruit and spicy notes integrate perfectly with the aging, resulting in a long, elegant, and very persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zothi3\" data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003ePairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003eIdeal for red meats, roasted lamb, pasta with ragu, mushroom risottos, Italian cuisine, game birds, aged cheeses, and artisan charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eRecommended serving temperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003e16–18 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3798\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLe Difese 2023 conveys the essence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eTenuta San Guido\u003c\/strong\u003e in a refined and accessible wine, where Tuscan tradition and the elegance of Bolgheri meet in every glass. A balanced and full-bodied red wine that reflects the prestige of one of Italy's most emblematic wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINICOLAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49700396400987,"sku":"","price":38.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/3342\/5755\/files\/ChatGPTImage17jul2026_18_32_49.png?v=1784305982","url":"https:\/\/www.bouquetxalo.com\/en\/products\/le-difese-2020","provider":"Bouquet Xaló ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}