{"product_id":"le-difese-2017","title":"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2017 Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Tuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the elegance of Le Difese 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, a refined Italian red wine crafted on the legendary estate that produces \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/sassicaia\" title=\"Sassicaia Wine Collection\"\u003eSassicaia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This vintage is a balanced blend of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Collection\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/sangiovese\" title=\"Sangiovese Wine Collection\"\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering an approachable introduction to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/super-tuscan-wine\" title=\"Super Tuscan Wine Collection\"\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown on limestone-rich soils with marl, pebbles, and clay, the vineyards are set on rolling Tuscan hills between 100–300 meters above sea level, with ideal south\/southwest-facing slopes that enhance grape ripening and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Conditions – 2017 Weather Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2017 vintage in Tuscany was warm and dry, but a welcome cool spell in August balanced grape ripening perfectly. These temperature swings developed rich fruit flavours and vibrant acidity, ideal for structured ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes were hand-harvested in early September, with meticulous sorting. Fermentation took place in stainless steel at 27–28°C, followed by maceration on the skins for up to 18 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in steel tanks before ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Ageing Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine aged for 6–8 months in French oak barriques previously used for Sassicaia and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/guidalberto\" title=\"Guidalberto Wine Collection\"\u003eGuidalberto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, imparting subtle spice and softness. Final stabilization occurred in steel tanks before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe Difese 2017 offers bright red cherry, damson plum, herbal fennel, and hints of bonfire smoke. Its youthful tannins and fresh acidity create a vibrant, food-friendly red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our Blog on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/the-history-of-tenuta-san-guido-birthplace-of-the-legendary-sassicaia\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido\"\u003eTenuta San Guido\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover other vintages of this wine: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2018\" title=\"Le Difese 2018\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2019-toscana-igt\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2019 Toscana IGT\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2020-toscana-igt\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2020 Toscana IGT\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2021-toscana-igt-copy\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2021 Toscana IGT\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2022-toscana-igt\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2022 Toscana IGT\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2023-toscana-igt\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2023 Toscana IGT\"\u003e2023\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2024-toscana-igt\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2024 Toscana IGT\"\u003e2024\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2018\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2018 Toscana IGT\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-le-difese-2018\" title=\"Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese 2018 Toscana IGT\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou may also enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003ca title=\"Bolgheri wines\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/search?q=bolgheri\"\u003eOther Bolgheri wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003ca title=\"Super Tuscan Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/super-tuscans\"\u003ePremium Super Tuscans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003ca title=\"Age Worthy Italian Red Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/italian-wines?pf_p_price=40%3A1395\u0026amp;pf_t_type=Red+Wine\u0026amp;sort=price-descending\"\u003eAge-worthy Italian reds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/italian-wines?sort=price-descending\" title=\"Italian Wine Collection\"\u003eBrowse our Italian collection to discover your next cellar addition.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"75cl \/ Tax Included","offer_id":51608358617431,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/Le-Difese-2017.jpg?v=1757270493","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/le-difese-2017","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}