2010 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese
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The 2010 Le Difese shows most of its charms up-front. An initial burst of sweet red cherries tapers off rather quickly in this fragrant, floral entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido. Le Difese is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2010 Le Difese shows most of its charms up-front. An initial burst of sweet red cherries tapers off rather quickly in this fragrant, floral entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido. Le Difese is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. If the entry-level wines are any indication, vintage 2010 wasn’t easy at Tenuta San Guido. Among the more affordable wines, readers should focus on vintages 2006-2009, which are more consistent. It will be interesting to see where the 2010 Sassicaia comes out next year. In the meantime, the 2009 Sassicaia is compelling. Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756
The 2010 Le Difese shows most of its charms up-front. An initial burst of sweet red cherries tapers off rather quickly in this fragrant, floral entry-level red from Tenuta San Guido. Le Difese is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. Jun 2012, www.robertparker.com