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The Defenses 2020 - Marquises Incisa della Rocchetta - Tenuta San Guido
25,68 €-20%
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DESCRIPTION
A very happy encounter between Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a grandiose exaltation of the best characteristics of the two grape varieties: intoxicating aromas and great refinement of aromas, for a harmonious and balanced wine. Le Difese boasts a great structure and a velvety softness that make it an extremely pleasant wine.
ESTATE SAN GUIDO, BOLGHERI, CASTAGNETO CARDUCCI (LI)
Careful selection and selection of the bunches by hand. Soft pressing and de-stemming of the grapes. Primary fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (29-30 ° C) without the addition of external yeasts. Maceration on the skins for 12-15 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon and for about 15-18 days for the Sangiovese, with subsequent stages of pumping over and deléstage to soften and refine the tannins. Malolactic fermentation carried out in steel and ended in mid-November.
At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for about 8 months in French oak barrels of third passage after Sassicaia.
Deep red in color, the nose reveals aromas of black currant, plum, strawberry and berries, with hints of citrus and floral (dog rose). IN Mouth: Fruity, soft and medium-bodied; fresh and easy to drink; very long finish.
HOW TO SERVE
18-20 ° C
It is advisable to let the wine 'breathe' at least thirty minutes before serving.
It can be left to rest in the cellar for over 10 years if kept correctly.
Fabulous with all the typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine and with the great structured dishes of Italian cuisine, pappardelle with meat sauce, mushroom risotto, roasts and game.
CELLAR
The history of the Incisa marquises dates back to the year 1300, with the settlement in Monferrato. The cultivation of the vine is testified by the Benedictine monks who practiced it as early as 1862 in the family possessions on the hill of Sant'Emiliano. The Marquis Leopoldo Incisa della Rocchetta, author of various scientific contributions for the improvement of the quality of wines, member of the Royal Academy of Agriculture in Turin and one of the greatest ampelographers and oenologists of his time, published in XNUMX a famous catalog of rare grapes from him collected. After World War II, the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta left Piedmont for his wife's lands in Bolgheri, Tuscany. He brings with him the family knowledge of viticulture and the love for wines that will lead him to create the great Sassicaia. In Piedmont, the historic properties of the Incisa family are managed by his brother, the Marquis Oddone, and his sons. Read more
