Tenuta San Guido Le Difese Wine

“Wine Red The defenses of Tenuta San Guido owes its origin to the mind of a great creator, the Marquis Mario Engraved della Rocchetta. The latter as usual after the war he devoted himself personally bottling of carefully selected wines and strong character. Once a noble Tuscan wine growing in the Alta Maremma, in more than well-known town of Bolghieri, the Le Capanne. The wine Red Defenses arises from the assembly of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Its unique taste and refined comes from limestone and clay soils rich in clay of which you are the type of farming spurred cordon and Guyot. The harvest, produced solely by manual work, to life by the end of September for Cabernet Sauvignon, while the Sangiovese must wait for the middle of next month. The wort, set in stainless steel tanks, it is fermented for 15 days at a constant temperature only in response to pressing and crushing soft. Over the next 12 months, the aging takes place in oak barrels of the second step which is followed by bottling. Finally it reaches its full maturation resting for over 3 months. The sale of wine Defenses can now commence, you too can finally sip the best sips de defenses at an affordable price.”

“Toscana Rosso's Defenses TENUTA SAN GUIDO 2016 The estate Tenuta San Guido is a historic cellar area of ​​Bolgheri. And 'it situated along the Etruscan coast from Livorno to Grosseto, in the Tuscan Maremma. Spread over a total area of ​​about 2,500 hectares, the company can currently count on ninety hectares of vines. These include 75 hectares dedicated exclusively to the production of Sassicaia, the brainchild of the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who wanted to create a great wine in the Bordeaux style. In the 20s, the same Marquis, inspired by Bordeaux and the aristocracy of old, he dreamed of getting to produce a classy wine. After moving in the Tuscan estate, the Marquis Incisa della Rocchetta began to do experiments, planting cuttings of some French vine varieties in an area hitherto unknown absolutely from wine point of view. Since then, the Marquis Incisa della Rocchetta was able to understand the potential of the area of ​​Bolgheri, which presented some unique characteristics, very similar to the microclimate of the Graves area of ​​Bordeaux. The first vintage was put on the market as of 1968, and since then the Sassicaia has reached an unexpected worldwide fame, growing from year to year. In addition to this famous wine, Tenuta San Guido also produces two labels: the Guidalberto, from grapes cabernet sauvignon and merlot, and Le Defenses, an IGT made from cabernet and sangiovese. A history and a wine almost unreal dimension, that of Tenuta San Guido, unusual and suspended in time, almost mythological. Wine - The Defenses The defenses, a Toscana IGT wine is produced by Tenuta San Guido since 2003. The fermentation takes place in stainless vats at a controlled temperature. This compota maceration that lasts for about 12 days for both the Cabernet Sauvignon for Sangiovese. After it is aged for 12 months in "barriques" of French and American oak and further for three months in the bottle. Tasting Notes The wine is characterized by good structure and for its extreme softness which make it extremely pleasant and drinkable. This wine is characterized by its readiness to drink, but also for a body and a structure that make it an important wine. Kindness of tannins, freshness and excellent balance make it extremely palatable and compatible with almost any dish.”

“Grapes: Sangiovese 80% and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Vinification and Aging: 12 days maceration (Sangiovese) and 14 days of maceration (Cabernet Sauvignon) in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. 14 months aging in French and American oak barrels. The manufacturer: In the 60s, the Marquis and connoisseur of French wine, Mario Incisa della Rochetta imported some vines of Chateau Lafite of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. then the famous Chateau Lafite owned by his good friend Elie de Rothschild. The Marquis has cultivated the vines in the Tenuta San Guido in the Maremma and in 1968 he produced the first bottles of Sassicaia. Sassicaia was initially produced as a table wine. Later Bolgheri has acquired the DOC designation. Origin: Tuscany Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon Color: Light developed ruby ​​red nose: Typical notes of ripe red fruits with light spice notes. Taste: Soft and appealing taste with a good balance of tannins, alcohol and freshness. Sweet finish of blackberry jam. Recommendation: Cannelloni with meat sauce.”