Tenuta San Guido - Le Difese. Le Difese is named after the teeth of the wild boar which roam the Tuscan hills. Tenuta San Guido is not simply a collection of vineyards and winery but a place of complete immersion in nature. Before anyone had heard of Sassicaia wine, the estate was known as the base of the Razza Dormello Olgiata stud. Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta and his wife met through a shared love of horses and, teaming up with breeder Federico Tesio, they produced some of the greatest racehorses of the past century, including Ribot (winner of two Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes).).

Wine type: red wine IGT - Marchesi Incisa, Tenuta San Guido - Le Difese.

Vintage and alcohol content: 2015 - 12,5°.

Region: vineyards in the municipalities Loc. Vecchio Frantoio - Bolgheri.

Grape/blend: 70% Cabernet, 30% Sangiovese.

Type soil: the vineyards are planted on plots of land with different and composite morphological characteristics, as well as with a strong presence of limestone. These areas are also rich in rocks and rather rich in clay and are located at an altitude between 100 and 300 meters above sea level, facing West, South/West.

Colour: ruby red.

Aroma: this is a very attractive and aromatic wine with vibrant blackberry fruit characters mingled with crushed flowers, wild herbs and a bright balsamic note.

Tasting notes: the palate is elegant and silky textured with a lovely freshness and fine length.

Serving suggestions: juicy red meat and mature cheeses. Serving 18°C.

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