Le Difese 2021

This is the third wine produced by Tenuta San Guido, producer of the famous Sassicaia.

The story of Tenuta San Guido and Sassicaia began in 1940, when Mario Incisa Della Rochetta set out to create his own pedigree wine, following the traditions of Bordeaux. It was Cabernet Sauvignon that he decided to plant on his equestrian estate near the village of Bolgheri, in the region known as Maremma.

Since 1968, the estate and its wine have enjoyed a long rise to fame, even though until 1994 Sassicaia was considered a table wine, outside the strict rules for making wines in the region, which are supposed to be made mostly of Sangiovese. Since that year, the wine of the famous Tenuta San Guido has continued to receive unanimous praise from Italian and international critics as DOC Bolgheri (DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia to be exact). Under the guidance of Giacomo Tachis, one of the country's most famous oenologists, Mario's son, Niccolò Incisa della Rochetta, is now developing the legend that has been writing the history of Italy's great wines for almost a century.

Eye: deep ruby, limpid and brilliant.

Nose: elegant, spicy and fruity.

Mouth: beautiful complexity, fine and a good length.

Food pairing : Grilled red meat, white meat in sauce, hunting, strong cheeses.

Ageing : 5 to 8 years