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This Toscana IGT Rosso 2019 from Il Borro, in Valdarno, blends Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah aged 18 months in French oak barriques. Its main reserve lies in a price of €45.34 for an IGT appellation with no specified sub-zone.
IGT Toscana with no specific sub-zone, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with no described link to Valdarno: limited Tuscan anchoring.
Tre Bicchieri, three stars Veronelli, four vines and 90 points from James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator: numerous and named distinctions.
At €45.34 (struck through €52.17) for an IGT with no mention of riserva, the price remains high despite the displayed distinctions.
Specific pairings (red meats, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and a serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
Il Borro estate located in Valdarno, fermentation in steel tanks, 22-day maceration and 18 months in French oak barriques.
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
Today I'm taking you to the heart of the Valdarno, a Tuscan region where history and viticulture intertwine. This Toscana IGT Rosso from the Il Borro estate is much more than a wine: it's an invitation to discover the very essence of this land, a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.
The Il Borro estate, rooted in the Valdarno, is a place where every stone tells a story. It is here, in this unspoiled Tuscan landscape, that this wine is born. For the 2019 vintage, the composition is a harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, grape varieties that find a unique expression here.
At first glance, you will be seduced by its deep, almost ruby red color, a promise of richness. On the nose, I detect an intriguing bouquet of ripe red fruits, caressed by notes of sweet spices and a subtle balsamic touch. On the palate, this wine offers a robust tannic presence, yet surprisingly balanced by a lively freshness. The flavors of red fruits linger, complemented by accents of chocolate and tobacco, for a long and delightfully persistent finish. Its vinification, with fermentation in steel tanks and 22 days of maceration, followed by 18 months of aging in French oak barriques, gives it this complexity and elegance.
This Toscana IGT Rosso is the ideal companion for generous tables. I recommend it with roasted or braised red meats, which will converse with its structure. It also pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses, where its tannins will find a perfect echo. It is a wine that invites sharing and conviviality, and will enhance a meal among friends or a special occasion.
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