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Folonari's 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon at the Tenuta di Nozzole, in Greve in Chianti, with 15–18 days of maceration and 15–18 months of aging in barriques. Limitation: generic IGT with no distinction and a price of €144.65 for 75 cl, high for this tier.
Generic IGT with no mention of an appellation sub-zone; only the Cabernet Sauvignon, a Bordeaux grape, is named, with no described link to the Greve in Chianti terroir.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Folonari is named but his reputation is not attested by any text.
At €144.65 for 75 cl, the price is high for an undistinguished IGT; the 1.5 L large format and the strikethrough price do not make up for this tier.
Precise pairings (hare in civet, truffled cauliflower purée), described aromatic profile and indicated serving temperature (16–18 °C).
Folonari estate located at the Tenuta di Nozzole, detailed winemaking: 15–18 days of maceration, malolactic fermentation, 15–18 months in barriques and 6 months in bottle.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, a journey that takes you directly to the essence of a great wine. This "Il Pareto" 1999 from Folonari is not just a bottle, it is a liquid story, a testament to time and craftsmanship.
It is within the prestigious Tenuta di Nozzole, nestled in Greve in Chianti, that this Cabernet Sauvignon takes root. The Folonari estate, with its Pareto Vineyard, has managed to capture the soul of this unique grape in Tuscany. This wine is the pure expression of a Cabernet Sauvignon, raised with care and passion, revealing the richness of its terroir.
To the eye, you will discover a deep color, a promise of beautiful maturity. On the nose, small red fruits mingle with a subtle integration of oak, evoking notes of tobacco, sweet spices and a hint of leather. On the palate, the tannins are remarkably soft, offering a structure and depth that invite slow, contemplative tasting. Temperature-controlled fermentation and a maceration of 15 to 18 days, followed by malolactic fermentation, shaped this profile. Its aging of 15 to 18 months in barriques, then a minimum refinement of 6 months in the bottle, give it this fascinating complexity.
To elevate this "Il Pareto", I suggest pairing it with dishes that can converse with its richness. Imagine it alongside a hare in civet (Lepri in umido) or a truffled cauliflower purée (purè di cavolfiore al tartufo), a pairing that promises an explosion of flavors. This wine is an invitation to meditation, a bottle to open for special occasions, those where time stands still and every sip is a discovery. Let it breathe before serving, and it will reveal all its splendor to you.
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