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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Tuscan Chardonnay from the 1994 vintage produced by Folonari at Tenute del Cabreo, in Panzano in Chianti, with 12 months of barrel aging and an evolved aromatic profile. Main reservation: IGT without sub-zone or distinction, at €75.10 per bottle, which weighs on the value for money.
IGT Toscana with no mention of an appellation sub-zone, 100 % Chardonnay on the hills of Panzano in Chianti: international grape variety, local anchoring limited to the named zone.
No awards or guides mentioned, producer Folonari named but with no attested distinction: rating within the range of a mere absence of information.
At €75.10 (struck through €84.83) for a 1994 white Toscana IGT without distinction, the price is high for what is described; an old vintage alone is not enough to justify this rank.
Precise pairings (primi and secondi di pesce, carni bianche), detailed aromatic profile (chamomile, tea, honey, sage, cedar, lemon zest) and serving at 10-12 °C: an easy wine to serve.
Tenute del Cabreo estate located in Panzano in Chianti, soft pressing, fermentation in steel and 5 hl botti, 12 months in barrels and 6 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 for a moment a journey through time, an encounter with a wine that has traversed the decades with rare elegance. This Chardonnay from Folonari, 1994 vintage, is a true gem, a bottle that whispers to you the history of Tuscany.
Nestled in the heart of the hills of Panzano in Chianti, the Folonari estate, through its Tenute del Cabreo, has managed to capture the essence of this land. This wine is a Toscana IGT, a classification that offers the winemaker freedom of expression, allowing this pure Chardonnay to express all its singularity. It is a testament to Tuscan boldness and know-how, an unexpected encounter between an international grape variety and an exceptional terroir.
From the very first glance, its deep golden yellow color, almost amber, transports you. On the nose, it is a complex and evolved symphony: notes of dried chamomile mingle with tea, honey, and sage, with a luminous touch of cedar and lemon zest. On the palate, you will discover a delicate structure, an aromatic persistence that evokes those same nuances, revealing the patina of time without ever losing its liveliness. The juice comes from a gentle pressing, fermented in steel and in 5 hl casks, then aged for twelve months in tonneaux and at least six months in bottle, a process that has forged its unique character.
This wine is an invitation to delicacy. I recommend it with refined fish dishes, whether fish first courses or main courses. It will also pair wonderfully with white meats, bringing a touch of elegance without ever dominating. It is the ideal companion for a special evening, an intimate tasting where every sip is a discovery, a suspended moment where time seems to stand still. Let yourself be surprised by this unique sensory experience, a true journey into the heart of Tuscany.
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