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Cabreo Il Borgo 2016 blends Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot at Tenuta di Zano in Greve in Chianti, with 24 months in barrique. Its price of €96.43 remains high for an IGT without distinction or aging mention.
Generic IGT without sub-zone, but Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot grape varieties blended at Tenuta di Zano in Greve in Chianti, with a consistent profile.
No award or guide mentioned; Folonari producer named, but no distinction attested in the sources.
€96.43 for a Tuscan IGT without distinction or aging mention: high price for what is described, despite the crossed-out price.
Precise pairings (arrosti di carne rossa, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20 °C indicated.
Folonari estate named and located at Tenuta di Zano, steel fermentation, 4-week maceration and at least 24 months of aging in barrique 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 Tuscany, not the one of clichés, but the one that vibrates with a new energy, while respecting its roots. This is the very essence I found in this Cabreo Il Borgo 2016. A wine that speaks to you of balance, structure, and a surprising accessibility for a great Tuscan cru.
This wine is the fruit of the Folonari estate, more precisely the Vigneti Tenute del Cabreo, located at Tenuta di Zano, in the heart of Greve in Chianti. It is a region where wine history is omnipresent, but where innovation is also a constant quest. Here, Sangiovese, Tuscany's emblematic grape variety, is married with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, creating a synergy that gives this wine its unique character. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with a maceration of about four weeks, allowing a gentle and deep extraction of aromas and colors.
From the very first glance, its color seduces you with its depth. On the nose, you discover a complex and generous bouquet: bright red fruits mingle with spicy notes, then come touches of chocolate, tobacco, vanilla and a delicately toasted woodiness. On the palate, Cabreo Il Borgo 2016 reveals an elegant structure and remarkable balance. It is not only powerful, it is also accessible, with a progression that invites tasting. This wine benefited from aging of at least 24 months in barriques, followed by bottle refinement, which gives it beautiful complexity and a certain aging capacity.
This wine is an invitation to conviviality. I highly recommend it with arrosti di carne rossa, those red meat roasts that elevate meals. It also pairs wonderfully with game and aged cheeses, where its structure and aromas will find a perfect echo. Serve it slightly cooler than room temperature to fully appreciate its drinkability. It's the kind of bottle you open to celebrate a special moment, or simply to treat yourself and share a moment of Tuscan authenticity. An ideal gift for lovers of structured and elegant red wines.
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