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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Chardonnay 1997 from Folonari, from the Vigneti Tenute del Cabreo in Panzano in Chianti, aged at least 24 months in barrels, served at 10-12 °C with fish and white meats. The IGT designation remains generic and no distinction or organic certification is specified, at €75.10 per bottle.
Generic IGT with no mention of the zone in the appellation; Panzano in Chianti and the Chardonnay are named, but no Tuscan grape variety or link to the Chianti Classico terroir.
No award or guide mentioned, and the producer Folonari is presented as a distributor; nothing attests to any distinction.
€75.10 (struck through €88.80) for a Tuscan IGT with no distinction or mention of the zone in the appellation: expensive for what is described.
Specific pairings (primi and secondi di pesce, white meats, crustaceans), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 10-12 °C.
Folonari named, Vigneti Tenute del Cabreo located in Panzano in Chianti, fermentation in steel then wood, 24 months in barrels and bottle aging specified.
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, glass in hand, ready to discover a liquid story. This Chardonnay 1997 from Folonari, from the Vigneti Tenute del Cabreo, is not just a simple wine; it is an invitation to a journey through time, an authentic gem that I cannot wait for you to explore.
This wine was born in the heart of Tuscany, in the Panzano in Chianti region, where the Vigneti Tenute del Cabreo cultivate this grape variety with particular care. The philosophy of Folonari, distributor of this treasure, is to let time do its work, and this 1997 vintage is the shining proof of it. It is a Chardonnay that has matured with elegance, far from fleeting fashions, to offer a unique expression of its Tuscan terroir.
As soon as you pour it, you are struck by its golden yellow color, dotted with amber reflections, which testifies to its age and maturity. On the nose, it reveals itself complex but never exuberant. I perceive notes of chamomile, dried tea, sage and aromatic herbs, interwoven with touches of flint, cedar and citrus fruits like lemon. Scents of dried fruits, quince and citrus zest also unfold, complemented by earthy accents and a subtle floral nuance. On the palate, it offers a supple texture, a structure that reveals its long aging. The acidity and body are harmoniously balanced, leaving a delicate persistence that evokes hazelnut and honey. Its vinification, with an initial fermentation in steel before a transfer to wood halfway through, then an aging of at least 24 months in cask and a refinement in bottle, has shaped its personality.
This Chardonnay is an ideal companion for privileged tasting moments. I recommend it with primi di pesce, seafood pasta for example, or more elaborate secondi di pesce. It will also pair wonderfully with delicate white meats or crustaceans. If you are a lover of aged cheeses, do not hesitate to try the experience. But beyond the pairings, this wine is an invitation to contemplation. It can be enjoyed on its own, as a historical expression of Tuscan Chardonnay, a moment of reflection and pure pleasure. It is a wine that tells you a story, that of a vintage, an estate and a passion for wine.
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