Il Borro : Il Borro 2019

The balance and aromatic richness of a Tuscan red wine

The estate

After discovering the idyllic scenery of the medieval village of Il Borro, not far from Florence, while on a hunting trip, Ferruccio Ferragamo bought an estate in 1993 with the ambition of creating, from an 85-hectare vineyard, cuvées of excellence recognised among the great wines of Tuscany.

The vineyard

Il Borro 2019 is a Tuscan wine from a 45-hectare vineyard. The soils, mainly sand and silt with a clay sub-layer, are perfectly drained, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. The varied altitude of the vineyards, ranging from 300 to 500 metres, and the south-easterly exposure of the plots, contribute to the diversity of microclimates, favouring optimal ripening of the grapes.

Winemaking and ageing

After a manual harvest, the grapes are sorted and destemmed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Finally, this IGT Toscana wine is aged in the bottle for 6 months.

Blend

Merlot (50%)
Cabernet (35%)
Syrah (15%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Il Borro 2019

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a deep ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose is complex, mingling aromas of ripe red fruit, licorice and vanilla with spicy hints.

Palate
Rich and velvety, the palate delights with its balanced tannins and lingering finish.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at between 16V and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing

Il Borro 2019 pairs perfectly with red meat dishes such as braised beef or roast lamb, and with mature cheeses.  

Storage

This Italian wine can be laid down until 2034.