Tenuta San Guido Le Difese IGT 2023

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Intense bright ruby red colour. Present and appealing nose, rich notes of cherry, mulberry and blood orange. Lots of juicy cherry on the palate, finely-meshed tannins, savoury and persistent.

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright ruby red colour. Present and appealing nose, rich notes of cherry, mulberry and blood orange. Lots of juicy cherry on the palate, finely-meshed tannins, savoury and persistent.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

92 POINTS

James Button - Decanter

A tangy raspberry and pomegranate attack is followed by some ripe dark fruits wrapped in soft, open-knit tannins. Tenuta San Guido sources the Sangiovese for Le Difese from family friends in nearby Chianti Montespertoli and Chianti Rufina, but as a result of the widespread peronospora (downy mildew) in 2023, the percentage has dropped from 70% in 2022 to 65% in the 2023. It doesn't seem to have slowed its momentum, however, as it bristles with energy. Bright and well balanced, it's a delicious introduction to the estate.

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2023 Le Difese is a gorgeous wine from Tenuta San Guido. Fresh, aromatic and inviting, the 2023 is all charm. Floral notes meld into a core of crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice and white pepper. Medium in body and gracious, Le Difese is an absolute delight. As always, Le Difese is a blend of deselected lots from Sassicaia and Guidalberto, plus some purchased Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2023, Sangiovese was challenged by the growing season, so the blend includes more Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an impressive effort for a year that required constant vigilance in the vineyard because of frequent rain and elevated disease pressure.