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A Rosso Toscana IGT from Suvereto signed Gualdo del Re, a Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon blend aged 15 months in barriques. Its main limitation: no distinction mentioned and a high price of €38.54 for an IGT appellation.
Suvereto (Livorno) and the IGT Rosso Toscana are named, but the Cabernet Franc-Sauvignon blend is a Bordeaux choice with no connection to the described area.
No award or guide is mentioned; the producer Gualdo del Re is named but without any attested reputation in the sources.
At €38.54 (struck through €47.27) for an IGT without distinction, the price remains high for what is described, even if it is consistent with 15 months of aging in barriques.
Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile (red fruits, spices, balsamic notes) and serving at 16-18°C: enough to serve easily.
Estate named and located in Suvereto, vinification in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation and 15 months of aging in barriques then 12 months in bottle: detailed practices.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself for a moment in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and where every sip tells a story. This wine, the Cabraia 2020 from Gualdo del Re, is an invitation to this sensory journey, an authentic expression of an exceptional terroir.
We are in Suvereto, in the province of Livorno, an appellation that deserves to be known for the richness of its soils and the quality of its productions. The Gualdo del Re estate passionately cultivates its vines there, giving birth to this Rosso Toscana IGT. This wine is the fruit of a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, two Bordeaux grape varieties that have found here a chosen land, expressing themselves with an entirely Tuscan typicity.
The Cabraia 2020 reveals itself to the eye with an intense ruby red color, sprinkled with bright highlights that already promise great vitality. On the nose, you will be charmed by a complex and generous bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, blend harmoniously with touches of sweet spices and subtle balsamic nuances, the signature of this terroir. On the palate, this wine reveals its warmth and enveloping character. The tannins are supple, caressing, and its balanced structure gives it beautiful persistence, leaving a memorable imprint.
This Cabraia 2020 is a true gastronomic chameleon. I highly recommend it with robust dishes from Italian cuisine. Think of grilled or roasted red meats, slow-cooked braised dishes that melt in the mouth, or aged cheeses that will reveal all the facets of this wine. It will enhance every bite, bringing balance and depth to your meals. It is the perfect wine for an evening with friends, an intimate dinner, or simply to treat yourself and escape, for the time of a tasting, to the heart of Tuscany.
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