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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Folonari, produced at the Tenuta di Vigne a Porrona, fermented and aged in steel with a maceration of about four weeks. IGT Toscana without sub-zone or distinction, to be served between 16 and 18 °C with red meats and salumi.
IGT Toscana without mention of sub-zone, Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Tenuta di Vigne a Porrona area named but with no described link to the terroir.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Folonari named but with no attested distinction; simple absence of information.
At €12.38 against a crossed-out €15.10, the price remains moderate for an IGT Toscana of this profile, with no distinction to justify it further.
Precise pairings (primi di terra, carni rosse, salumi e formaggi), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Folonari named and located at the Tenuta di Vigne a Porrona, fermentation in steel, maceration of about 4 weeks and maturation in steel 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
Let me guide you to a little treasure of Tuscany, a wine that embodies the conviviality and richness of its terroir. This Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, affectionately nicknamed "Baby Super Tuscan", is a delicious gateway to the complexity of this region's wines.
This wine is the fruit of the work of the Folonari house, rooted in Tuscan wine history, and more precisely of its Tenuta di Vigne a Porrona. I like to imagine the vines bathed in sunshine, where the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Merlot draw their character. The vinification, carried out in steel tanks, with a maceration of about four weeks, preserves the purity of the fruit, while the maturation, also in steel, ensures remarkable freshness and liveliness.
Its robe is a compact ruby, a visual prelude to the tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by notes of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum, enhanced by a light spicy hint. On the palate, this 2024 vintage reveals a balanced structure, with tannins that are present but supple, and an acidity that wonderfully supports the palate, offering an overall harmony. You will also find notes of blackberries, blueberries, liquorice, and those subtle mentholated nuances that mark its originality.
This wine is an invitation to generosity. I see it perfectly accompanying flavourful primi piatti, grilled red meats, or a platter of salumi and aged cheeses. Its versatility makes it a judicious choice for a relaxed evening with friends or a more elaborate meal.
I recommend serving it at cellar temperature, between 16 and 18 °C, in a wide glass so that it can fully express its aromas. If you have the time, a brief decanting can round out its profile even further. It is a wine that, without pretension, brings a touch of Tuscan authenticity to every sip, a fine discovery for anyone seeking an accessible red that is full of personality.
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