2015 Le Difese

Tenuta San Guido

90Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

The 2015 Le Difese (Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese) offers a smooth and symmetrical interpretation of the vintage with bright fruit flavors of forest berry and wild cherry backed by mild spice and grilled herb. This is an informal and moderately concentrated effort that sports fresh appeal and good acidity. It would make a great pairing partner to a hearty home-cooked pasta dish. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate Score: 88/100

12x75cl

0 Immediate | 2 Marketplace

£193.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Tight and delicious with currant and blackberry character. Hints of spice and berry. Medium body and a lively finish. Savory at the end. Drink or hold. Aug 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 92/100

Monica Larner, Wine AdvocateScore: 88/100

About The Producer

The 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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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Tight and delicious with currant and blackberry character. Hints of spice and berry. Medium body and a lively finish. Savory at the end. Drink or hold. Aug 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 92/100

Monica Larner, Wine AdvocateScore: 88/100