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Sangiovese from Valdarno di Sopra DOC by Il Borro, vinified and aged for a few months in terracotta amphora, served at 16-18°C with red meats and game. No distinction or organic mention, and the price of €33.70 remains without reputation benchmark.
Valdarno di Sopra DOC appellation and Sangiovese named, production area specified; red fruit, spice, earthy notes profile consistent with the appellation.
No distinction or guide mentioned; producer Il Borro named but without attested reputation in the sources.
€33.70 for a Sangiovese DOC without distinction or long aging: consistent price but nothing more; crossed-out price of €39.92.
Specific food pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Il Borro estate named and located, vinification in terracotta amphora and aging of a few months in amphora 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
I invite you to discover a gem of the Valdarno di Sopra, a wine that whispers the history of Tuscany. The Petruna Sangiovese in Anfora from the Il Borro estate is not a wine like any other; it is the fruit of a rediscovered tradition, that of vinification in terracotta amphora.
Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, the Valdarno di Sopra DOC offers a generous terroir, where the sun and clay soils give birth to Sangiovese grapes of exceptional quality. The Il Borro estate, with its commitment to authenticity, has chosen to revive an ancestral method for this wine: fermentation in amphora. This technique, which dates back to the origins of viticulture, allows for natural micro-oxygenation, thus preserving the purity of the fruit's aromas while bringing a unique complexity.
The 2020 vintage of this Sangiovese was aged for a few months in these terracotta amphorae. This approach gives the wine earthy and mineral notes that you will rarely find elsewhere. Its robe is a brilliant ruby red, inviting tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by a complex bouquet of cherry and blackberry, enhanced by subtle nuances of spices and dried flowers. On the palate, the Petruna reveals an elegant robustness, balanced by silky tannins and a lively freshness. The notes of earth, stone and light spices define a long and persistent finish, a true homage to the terroir.
This Sangiovese in amphora is the ideal companion for gourmet moments. I recommend it with dishes with rich flavors: think of roasted red meats, game or even aged cheeses. It will enhance these dishes thanks to its structure and aromatic complexity.
The Petruna Sangiovese in Anfora from Il Borro is more than a wine; it is a memorable tasting experience, a vibrant homage to the heritage and wine culture of Tuscany. Let yourself be carried away by this authentic expression of Sangiovese, and discover how an ancient method can reveal all the modernity and depth of a great wine.
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