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An IGT Toscana from Folonari produced in Greve in Chianti, blending Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot with 18 months in barrels. Main drawback: no distinction and a high price of €96.43 for this generic appellation.
Generic IGT Toscana, but Colline di Greve in Chianti zone and Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot grape varieties named; profile consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned; Folonari producer named, but no distinction attested in the sources.
€96.43 for an IGT Toscana with no distinction or long aging: high price for this tier, despite the crossed-out price of €107.03.
Food pairings with meats and cheeses, detailed aromatic profile (marasca cherry, chocolate, tobacco, vanilla) and serving temperature of 16-18 °C specified.
Folonari estate located at Tenute del Cabreo; fermentation at 28 °C, 18-day maceration, 18 months in barrels and 6 months in bottle.
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 a wine that tells you about Tuscany, not the one from postcards, but the one of secret hills and authentic flavors. Cabreo Il Borgo 2018 is that story, a red that combines power with discreet elegance, inviting you on a unique sensory journey.
It is in the heart of the Colline di Greve in Chianti, within the Tenute del Cabreo, that this wine is born. The Folonari estate, with its ancestral know-how, passionately cultivates the grape varieties that bring this cuvée to life. Sangiovese, the soul of Tuscany, harmoniously marries Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot here, bringing structure and complexity to this 2018 vintage.
From the very first glance, its lively ruby color catches your eye. On the nose, I perceive a symphony of ripe red fruits, such as marasca cherry, lifted by delicate floral notes and a spicy touch. Nuances of chocolate, tobacco and vanilla enrich this complex bouquet. On the palate, you will discover a balanced body, perceptible but perfectly integrated tannins, and a freshness that supports the palate. The finish is sapid, leaving a persistent fruity memory, an invitation to the next sip. Fermentation in steel vats at 28°C, followed by 18 days of maceration, then 18 months of aging in 225-liter barriques and a minimum of 6 months in the bottle, shape this highly distinctive aromatic profile.
This Cabreo Il Borgo is an ideal companion for your meals. I would see it perfectly accompanying grilled meat dishes, aged cured meats or medium-matured cheeses. It will also enhance richer mushroom-based dishes. Feel free to decant it for about an hour before serving, at a temperature of 16-18°C, so that it reveals all its splendor. It is a wine that promises you a moment of sharing, a parenthesis of taste, a fragment of Tuscany to savor.
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