92-93 points James Suckling: "Very aromatic and bright with strawberry, cherry and currant character. Hints of oranges. Full-bodied, linear and tight, showing ultra-fine tannins. Potential here. (9/14/17)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2016 Le Difese is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Tenuta San Guido. A lovely sense of translucence runs through the black cherry, plum, lavender and mint flavors. I can't remember a Difese with this much sheer finesse and class. Drink: 2018-2024. (Mar 2019)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, this offers enticing aromas of black-skinned berry, iris and cedar. The savory, balanced palate delivers red currant, dried black cherry, star anise and white pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2023. Alcohol 13.5%. (Dec 2018)"
91 points Wine & Spirits: "[$40 list] Scents of fresh cherry and dewy rose petals lead into bright flavors of cherry and plum, with just enough tartness to keep this wine lively and taut. Notes of moist tobacco and bay leaf emerge with air, buoyed by lively acidity. A blend of cabernet sauvignon with 30 percent sangiovese, this is a food-friendly wine with lots of immediate appeal. (Apr 2019)"
90 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, the 2016 Le Difese shows a more evident touch of ripe fruit that you don't perceive in the Guidalberto, which makes me think it comes from the Sangiovese component that is only used in this wine. The overall effect of that ripeness is that it downplays the wine's inner complexity. But this entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido was never aiming for huge complexity to begin with. Dark cherry and cherry is followed by wild strawberry and tangy rose hip. This wine happily delivers on its promises of freshness and accessibility. Drink: 2018-2022. (Feb 2018)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$40 list] A fresh, vibrant version, offering cherry, strawberry, spice and mineral flavors. Youthful, with assertive tannins, so decant or age short term. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2024. (7/31/18)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2016 Le Difese is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Tenuta San Guido. A lovely sense of translucence runs through the black cherry, plum, lavender and mint flavors. I can't remember a Difese with this much sheer finesse and class. Drink: 2018-2024. (Mar 2019)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, this offers enticing aromas of black-skinned berry, iris and cedar. The savory, balanced palate delivers red currant, dried black cherry, star anise and white pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2023. Alcohol 13.5%. (Dec 2018)"
91 points Wine & Spirits: "[$40 list] Scents of fresh cherry and dewy rose petals lead into bright flavors of cherry and plum, with just enough tartness to keep this wine lively and taut. Notes of moist tobacco and bay leaf emerge with air, buoyed by lively acidity. A blend of cabernet sauvignon with 30 percent sangiovese, this is a food-friendly wine with lots of immediate appeal. (Apr 2019)"
90 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, the 2016 Le Difese shows a more evident touch of ripe fruit that you don't perceive in the Guidalberto, which makes me think it comes from the Sangiovese component that is only used in this wine. The overall effect of that ripeness is that it downplays the wine's inner complexity. But this entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido was never aiming for huge complexity to begin with. Dark cherry and cherry is followed by wild strawberry and tangy rose hip. This wine happily delivers on its promises of freshness and accessibility. Drink: 2018-2022. (Feb 2018)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$40 list] A fresh, vibrant version, offering cherry, strawberry, spice and mineral flavors. Youthful, with assertive tannins, so decant or age short term. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2024. (7/31/18)"
| Product SKU | 334057 |
| Producer | Tenuta San Guido |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Designation | Super Tuscan |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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