Il Borgo Toscana IGT 2021
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Italy / Tuscany
Cabreo Il Borgo debuted in 1985 with its 1982 vintage. Just above Greve in the Chianti region, the Cabreo holdings include 124 acres planted to Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grown to produce Il Borgo. Chianti’s famed stony soils at 984 feet elevation are ideal for making wines with great aging potential. The word borgo refers to a small village, Montefioralle, that overlooks the vineyards.
Harvest Note
The 2021 wine harvest in Tuscany was characterized by a dry and warm growing season, leading to lower yields but excellent grape concentration. Despite a summer drought, cooler nights helped preserve acidity, resulting in well-balanced wines with great aging potential. Winemakers praised the vintage for its structured tannins, deep flavors, and overall high quality, making it a standout year for Tuscan wines.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
PH: 3.45
ACIDITY: 5.7 g/l
ABV: 14.5%
Unique Selling Points
- A “Super Tuscan” blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Matured 16 months in oak and 6 months in bottle before release
Ambrogio Folonari and his son Giovanni are counted among Tuscany’s top winemakers, presiding over seven estates in each of Tuscany’s primary areas of production.
About the Grape
Sangiovese
Sangiovese has aromas of black cherries with alluring wood, smoke, tar and herbal notes. The best wines made from this grape have incredible complexity, depth, finesse and power.
