About the Wine

For those of you who love Super Tuscan wines but don't want to pay an arm and a leg in the process, the 2020 Le Difese is the wine for you! From the heralded Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese is the 3rd label from this Italian Superstar. Known for producing one of the best Super Tuscans on the market, Sassicaia ($300 SRP) Tenuta San Guido maintains the same care and attention in all of the wines produced at this historic estate. You don't have $200+ a bottle for an outstanding Super Tuscan. Try the Le Difese and you'll feel the magic of enchanting green hills of one of Italy's most beloved regions!

Mario Incisa della Rocchetta started a home wine project in 1948. In the 1970's Mario's son, Nicolo, and his nephew, Piero Antinori, started to commercialize the wine. In 1978, Decanter held a wine competition of great clarets of the world, and Sassicaia took first place. A star was born and the image of Bolgheri as an important producer of Bordeaux varietals in western Tuscany was confirmed. The name Sassicaia comes from "Sasso" which means "rocky field". In 2013, Sassicaia was awarded its own DOC. It is the only single, private estate in Italy to have such a prestigious designation.

The grapes are carefully hand-selected then destemmed and gently pressed. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. The juice undergoes a 12-18 day maceration, with subsequent pump-overs and deléstage to soften and refine the tannins. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in steel and finishes in mid-November.

Aging: 8 Months in French Barrique

Tasting Notes: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Sangiovese. 
See Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.

Reviews

The bright ruby red colour with warm purple tones of Le Difese 2020 is truly captivating and pronounced. The notes of geraniums blend well with scents of cherries, prunes, cassis and wild myrtle. Medium bodied, tannins perfectly mature on the palate and an agile finale, well supported by an honest, fresh acidity. A dynamic and fulfilling expression of Le Difese. Drink now.~93 WinesCritic.com

A juicy and delicious red with aromas of blueberries, sliced mushrooms, currants, blackberry leaves, licorice and bergamot. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a creamy, round and fresh finish. Drink now or hold. ~92 James Suckling

Rich, evoking plum and cherry flavors, with earth and tobacco notes. Reveals refined tannins, with good acidity to remain fresh and linger on the finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2037. ~90 Wine Spectator

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