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Hidden Tuscany Rating
This Toscana IGT Rosso from the Il Borro estate, in the Valdarno, blends Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with 18 months in barrique and several accolades. Its IGT appellation remains generic and its price of €49.01 is high for this tier.
IGT Toscana without a specified sub-zone, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with no described connection to the Valdarno: limited local anchoring.
Several accolades named: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 viti and 90 points from James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator.
At €49.01 instead of €56.48 for a multi-award-winning IGT Toscana, the price remains high for a simple appellation, despite the strikethrough price.
Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
The Il Borro estate named and located in the Valdarno, with 22 days of maceration in stainless steel tanks 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
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where history and nature intertwine. This wine, the Toscana IGT Rosso from the Il Borro estate, invites you on a sensory journey, an immersion in the elegance and winemaking tradition of this blessed land. It's a gem I discovered for you, an authentic expression of the terroir.
The Il Borro estate, nestled in the Valdarno, near Arezzo, is a place where winemaking is a matter of passion and respect for the land. This Toscana IGT Rosso is the fruit of a rigorous selection of grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. These vines, cultivated with care, benefit from an environment conducive to expressing their character, giving birth to a wine that tells its origin with strength and delicacy.
The 2013 vintage of this wine displays a deep ruby red color, with purplish tints that testify to its youth and vitality. On the nose, you will be enveloped by a complex and seductive bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits such as cherry and blackberry blend harmoniously with nuances of spices, vanilla and a subtle touch of tobacco. This aromatic richness is the result of 22 days of maceration and 18 months of aging in French oak barriques. On the palate, this wine reveals a robust and balanced structure. The attack is vigorous but harmonious, with well-integrated tannins that promise beautiful evolution. The palate is enveloped by persistent aromas of red fruits and an elegant mineral note that leads to a long and pleasantly spicy finish.
I highly recommend pairing this Toscana IGT Rosso with rich and flavorful dishes. It will be the ideal companion for grilled or sauced red meats, game, or aged cheeses. It's the kind of wine that transforms a simple meal into a moment of sharing and discovery. Let yourself be tempted by this experience, you won't regret it.