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Tenuta San Guido le Difese Toscana IGT 2006

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Winery:
Tenuta San Guido
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Italy > Tuscany > Toscano
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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User Tags:  berry, maceration, red, bramble fruits, fruit, resinous, accessory fruits, strawberry, complex, trees 


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Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

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Source: Zachy's


"A subtle and fruity red, with strawberry and raspberry flavors. Medium to full bodied, with fine tannins and a clean, focused finish. The second wine of Sassicaia. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Best after 2011...90" WS 09/08. "Tenuta San Guidos 2006 Le Difese is a plump, juicy wine endowed with plenty of sweet, dark fruit, smoke and underbrush nuances. Drink this pleasing, accessible red over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010.." WA 07/08


 

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Source: Zachy's


"A subtle and fruity red, with strawberry and raspberry flavors. Medium to full bodied, with fine tannins and a clean, focused finish. The second wine of Sassicaia. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Best after 2011...90" WS 09/08. The 2006 vintage is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel with a 12 day maceration for the Sangiovese and 14 day maceration of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is then aged for 14 months in French and American oak barriques. Le Difese has an intense ruby red color. The nose is fruit filled and manifested in a manner very evident and is somewhat read more...


 

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Source: JJ Buckley
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A Cabernet Sauvignon wine from Tuscany in Italy. 2006 San Guido Sassicaia 750ml


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Rating: 89-91 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 3/06


 

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