Tenuta San Guido

Le Difese Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese

8.9101 ratings
9.014 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Had an ‘11 recently, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied dry wine, with medium acidity, had flavors of black cherry, currants and dried fruits, fine tannins with oaky notes. Medium finish ending with stewed fruit character. Drink now, beginning to get tired.

Had an ‘11 recently, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits and spice. On the palate this full-bodied dry wine, with medium acidity, had flavors of black cherry, currants and dried fruits, fine tannins with oaky notes. Medium finish ending with stewed fruit character. Drink now, beginning to get tired.

Oct 30th, 2020
Tim Major

A new favorite

A new favorite

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
Sean Calder

Blogger Vinifico! The Original Vancouver Wine Blog

9.5

2011 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese Toscana IGT - Earthy, cherry, tannic, savoury, deep and really tasty stuff.

2011 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese Toscana IGT - Earthy, cherry, tannic, savoury, deep and really tasty stuff.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2014
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

9.0

Blackberry, dried black cherry, smoke, tobacco, eucalyptus and hint of herbaceousness.

Blackberry, dried black cherry, smoke, tobacco, eucalyptus and hint of herbaceousness.

Jul 22nd, 2015
Peter Plaehn

Lazy Friday between study sessions with a wine from the Sassicaia team. #firstworldproblems

Lazy Friday between study sessions with a wine from the Sassicaia team. #firstworldproblems

Mar 14th, 2015
David Gluzman

Last one!

Last one!

May 19th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.3

Friend brought this back from Italy today. Fresh off the "boat"

Friend brought this back from Italy today. Fresh off the "boat"

Feb 15th, 2014
Ronald Heijden

Full body with nice fruit and a typical italian touch ending with dry tannines

Full body with nice fruit and a typical italian touch ending with dry tannines

Sep 13th, 2013
setver

Pio u Angelus Varazdin, oke vino. Malo kiselkasto ali osvjezava

Pio u Angelus Varazdin, oke vino. Malo kiselkasto ali osvjezava

Sep 27th, 2022
Dario Tolone

surprise. just good drunking!

surprise. just good drunking!

Dec 6th, 2015