Wine: Le Difese
Variety composition: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% Sangiovese.
Denomination: Tuscany Typical Geographical Indication.
Alcoholic strength: 14% vol.
Vintage: 2018.
Soil: strong presence of limestone areas rich in marl and stones and partially clayey.
Altitude: 100-300 m a.s.l.
Training system: spurred cordon.
Vines density per hectare: from 5,500 to 6,250.
Harvest: strictly by hand, it began on September 5th for the Cabernet Sauvignon and was completed at the end of the month with the Sangiovese.
© Ph. Piero Pardini – The Wolf Post
Tasting notes
Limpid, ruby red in colour, consistent.
Upon olfactory examination, it appears complex with hints: floral, fruity, mineral and toasted. It opens with intense notes of red flowers reminiscent of the inflorescence of wisteria and peony, followed by aromas of red fruits such as blackcurrant and cherry, a mineral note, final toasting of cocoa powder and nuances of aromatic herbs.
On the palate it is soft, with a good balance of its components, to be defined as harmonious. With a good persistent aromatic taste of fruit and aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub.
It is recommended in combination with a risotto with porcini mushrooms.
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Società Agricola C.I.T.A.I. S.p.A.
Loc. Capanne, n. 27
57022 Bolgheri – Livorno
Phone +39 0565 762003
E-mail: info@sassicaia.com
Website: www.tenutasanguido.com
Credits: © Piero Pardini – The Wolf Post Wine Magazine – TUSCANY – ITALY
