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2016 Le Difese

More from Tenuta San GuidoIGT TuscanyItalyAverage score 91/100
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Score 90/100 · Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jan 2019

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, the 2016 Le Difese shows a more evident touch of ripe fruit that you don't perceive in the Guidalberto, which makes me think it comes from the Sangiovese component that is only used in this wine. The overall effect of that ripeness is that it downplays the wine's inner complexity. But this entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido was never aiming for huge complexity to begin with. Dark cherry and cherry is followed by wild strawberry and tangy rose hip. This wine happily delivers on its promises of freshness and accessibility.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

93
92-93/100

James Suckling

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92 - 93 points
James Suckling
Score 92-93/100 · James Suckling, Jan 2019

Very aromatic and bright with strawberry, cherry and currant character. Hints of oranges. Full-bodied, linear and tight, showing ultra-fine tannins. Potential here.

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Tenuta San Guido - producer
Tenuta San Guido

Tentuta San Guido produces Sassicaia – Italy’s most famous wine. An icon from the Bolgheri coastline of Tuscany, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, its rise to prominence in the late 1970s sparked the Super Tuscan revolution.

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IGT Tuscany
Tuscany
Italy
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Tenuta San Guido

Category

Wine

Product Type

Still wine

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