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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Il Borro signs a Toscana IGT 2017 blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, aged 18 months in barrique and distinguished by three bicchieri. Its main limitation: a price of €47.79, high for an IGT without a specified terroir anchor.
IGT Toscana without sub-zone, blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with no described link to the Valdarno: limited Tuscan anchoring.
Three bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, four viti and several 90 points (Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator): numerous and named distinctions.
€47.79 for a Toscana IGT with a Bordeaux-style blend, even with a crossed-out price of €52.20 and distinctions: expensive for what is described.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, formaggi stagionati), profile of frutti rossi, spezie, balsamic notes and serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.
Il Borro named and located in the Valdarno, fermentation in tini d'acciaio, 22-day maceration and 18 months in French oak barriques: 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
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where the Il Borro estate crafts a wine that tells a story. This Toscana IGT Rosso 2017 is a gem, a meeting between the power of the grape varieties and the elegance of an exceptional terroir.
Nestled in the Valdarno, a lesser-known but no less prestigious region of Tuscany, the Il Borro estate is an institution. It is here that this wine is born, the fruit of a harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. This 2017 vintage reflects meticulous craftsmanship, where every step, from vine to cellar, is designed to express the best of the grape.
Its intense ruby red color will captivate you at first glance. On the nose, you will discover a complex and seductive bouquet, where ripe red fruits mingle with spicy and balsamic notes, a promise of richness. On the palate, this wine offers a solid and balanced structure, with soft tannins that caress the palate, and a long, persistent finish that invites contemplation. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with 22 days of maceration, then the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, which gives it this complexity and elegance.
This Toscana IGT Rosso is the ideal companion for generous tables. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats or a game dish, where its robust structure can fully express itself. It also elevates aged cheeses, creating a perfect balance between power and finesse. This is the wine I recommend to transform a simple dinner into a special occasion, or to accompany a moment of conversation and relaxation by the fireside. Il Borro has succeeded in creating a wine of great character, a true celebration of Italian oenological excellence.
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