Tasting Notes Le Difese has been produced by Tenuta San Guido, the estate behind Sassicaia, since 2003. Crafted from a blend of approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, then matured in a combination of French and American oak for 12 months, Le Difese demonstrates just how special Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany can be. This accessible red presents notes of blackberry cassis, plum crumble, toasted oak, cherry, wild herbs, roasted nuts, creamy coffee and exotic spices. A fine choice to drink while your Sassicaia rests in the cellar. Tenuta San Guido are the team behind the legend that is Sassicaia, widely acknowledged to be the first Super Tuscan and a catalyst for an Italian winemaking revolution. A wine so controversial it was relegated to a table wine by the restrictive DOC regulations, only to prove so successful and highly revered, that it was granted its own DOC Bolgheri Sassicaiathe only single estate to receive this privilege. The first Italian wine to receive