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2018 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido Magnums – 3x150cl case in bond

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  • Product description

    Product description

    2018 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido Magnums

    The weather conditions for the 2018 releases were extremely favourable. A harsh winter and lower than average temperatures and heavy rain in March meant the vegetative standstill of the vines ensued for longer than usual. Spring began in mid-April with much needed warmer weather. May and June weather was more ?normal?, this along with good water reserves meant that the flowering and fruit set happened in the best conditions possible. Very hot conditions in July, running into August, were followed by much needed rain preventing water stress and giving the vines increased vigour. Warm and sunny, but not blisteringly hot conditions, in September and into October lead to a longer hanging time for the grapes.

    From calcareous soils rich in marl, pebbles and clay, located at 100 to 300 metres above sea level and lying South/south western facing; the 2018 Le Difese is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Bunches were carefully selected by hand. Primary fermentation took place in stainless steel vats. Maceration on the skins was 12-15 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon and 15-18 days for the Sangiovese, which had pumping over and délestage to soften tannins. Malolactic fermentation concluded in mid-November and was followed by the wine being transferred to third-use French oak barriques, that were previously used for Sassicaia for eight months.

    Le Difese is a wine made for immediate drinking, but can cellar for up to five years.

    Offered for sale under bond. Price shown is for a case (3x150cl magnums) and excludes UK duty and VAT which will be charged at the prevailing rate when the wine is released from bond. Onward delivery from bond charges are not included, free delivery on orders above £100 does not apply. Reward Card points are not accruable or redeemable on ‘En Primeur’ or In Bond sales.

  • Delivery

    Delivery

    Delivery charges to a single UK mainland address* Price Delivery expected within
    Orders over £150 Free 2-5 working days
    Orders under £150 £12.95 2-5 working days
    Working day before 1pm (additional) £3.00

    * Please note post-Brexit we have suspended all export delivery services including those to Northern Ireland. Deliveries to Jersey, Channel Islands, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and some areas of Scotland may take longer and are subject to a surcharge. Excludes items purchased in bond and en primeur where delivery will be charged at cost. View in bond and en primeur T&Cs.

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    Should you have any questions please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to help on 020 8858 6011, or email orders@davy.co.uk

  • Returns

    Returns

    SALE OR RETURN is available by prior arrangement only and for orders of 96 bottles or more. All returns are at the customer’s expense. Returns must be made within 28 days of original delivery and goods must be in a resalable condition. We reserve the right to only refund up to 25% of the original order. For further details please contact customer services 020 8858 6011.

    CANCELLATIONS can be made within seven working days from receipt of delivery, provided that all wines are unopened and in their original condition. To cancel an order customers should contact the Customer Service team on 020 8858 6011 or email orders@davy.co.uk. It is your responsibility to keep the wines safe and in their original condition until collection is made.

    TASTING CANCELLATIONS – full refunds can only be made where at least 7 days’ notice is given prior to the event date. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets. In the event that a tasting is cancelled, Davy’s shall offer customers a full refund.

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Product description

2018 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido Magnums

The weather conditions for the 2018 releases were extremely favourable. A harsh winter and lower than average temperatures and heavy rain in March meant the vegetative standstill of the vines ensued for longer than usual. Spring began in mid-April with much needed warmer weather. May and June weather was more ?normal?, this along with good water reserves meant that the flowering and fruit set happened in the best conditions possible. Very hot conditions in July, running into August, were followed by much needed rain preventing water stress and giving the vines increased vigour. Warm and sunny, but not blisteringly hot conditions, in September and into October lead to a longer hanging time for the grapes.

From calcareous soils rich in marl, pebbles and clay, located at 100 to 300 metres above sea level and lying South/south western facing; the 2018 Le Difese is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Bunches were carefully selected by hand. Primary fermentation took place in stainless steel vats. Maceration on the skins was 12-15 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon and 15-18 days for the Sangiovese, which had pumping over and délestage to soften tannins. Malolactic fermentation concluded in mid-November and was followed by the wine being transferred to third-use French oak barriques, that were previously used for Sassicaia for eight months.

Le Difese is a wine made for immediate drinking, but can cellar for up to five years.

Offered for sale under bond. Price shown is for a case (3x150cl magnums) and excludes UK duty and VAT which will be charged at the prevailing rate when the wine is released from bond. Onward delivery from bond charges are not included, free delivery on orders above £100 does not apply. Reward Card points are not accruable or redeemable on ‘En Primeur’ or In Bond sales.

Delivery

Delivery charges to a single UK mainland address* Price Delivery expected within
Orders over £150 Free 2-5 working days
Orders under £150 £12.95 2-5 working days
Working day before 1pm (additional) £3.00

* Please note post-Brexit we have suspended all export delivery services including those to Northern Ireland. Deliveries to Jersey, Channel Islands, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and some areas of Scotland may take longer and are subject to a surcharge. Excludes items purchased in bond and en primeur where delivery will be charged at cost. View in bond and en primeur T&Cs.

view full details

Should you have any questions please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to help on 020 8858 6011, or email orders@davy.co.uk

Returns

SALE OR RETURN is available by prior arrangement only and for orders of 96 bottles or more. All returns are at the customer’s expense. Returns must be made within 28 days of original delivery and goods must be in a resalable condition. We reserve the right to only refund up to 25% of the original order. For further details please contact customer services 020 8858 6011.

CANCELLATIONS can be made within seven working days from receipt of delivery, provided that all wines are unopened and in their original condition. To cancel an order customers should contact the Customer Service team on 020 8858 6011 or email orders@davy.co.uk. It is your responsibility to keep the wines safe and in their original condition until collection is made.

TASTING CANCELLATIONS – full refunds can only be made where at least 7 days’ notice is given prior to the event date. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets. In the event that a tasting is cancelled, Davy’s shall offer customers a full refund.

view full details