The Tenuta San Guido Le Difese IGT 2023 is an elegant yet characterful red wine from Tuscany, with an alcohol content of 13.5 per cent by volume, bearing the hallmark of one of Italy’s most prestigious estates: Tenuta San Guido – world-famous for its legendary Sassicaia. With Le Difese, the estate presents a ‘little brother’ to Sassicaia, which nevertheless impresses with its own distinct profile, international calibre and excellent value for money.

The 2023 vintage is a blend of 70 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and 30 per cent Sangiovese – a combination that unites the structure and spice of Cabernet with the freshness and elegance of Sangiovese. The grapes come from the Tenuta’s own vineyards, situated in the rolling hills of the Maremma near Bolgheri, where the interplay of sun, maritime influence and limestone-rich soils creates ideal conditions for expressive red wines. The wine is aged for several months in second- and third-use French barriques to preserve the fruit whilst still imparting a subtle depth and structure to the wine.