Cabreo Il Borgo
カブレオ イル・ボルゴ
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute
Sangiovese · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot
About this wine
One of the original Super Tuscans, produced by Le Tenute del Cabreo (spanning Greve in Chianti and Panzano) from a roughly equal blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged 24 months in French oak barriques followed by 6 months in bottle, it shows a spicy, dark-fruited bouquet with velvety tannins.
A classic, velvety introduction to the Super Tuscan style, blending Tuscan Sangiovese with Bordeaux varieties.
Sommelier's Note
"A benchmark original Super Tuscan — spicy blackberry and cassis fruit framed by cocoa, cedar and firm, polished tannins."
Food Pairings
Braised beef short ribs, wild boar stew, aged Tuscan pecorino, and grilled lamb.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, red-meat-focused menus, cellar purchases for aging.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $35-45
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of roughly equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; aged 24 months in French oak barrique plus 6 months in bottle; ABV approx. 14%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes make up Cabreo Il Borgo?
- It is a blend of roughly equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
- Which estate produces Cabreo Il Borgo?
- It comes from Le Tenute del Cabreo, spanning vineyards in Greve in Chianti and Panzano.
- How is it aged?
- It ages 24 months in French oak barriques followed by at least 6 months in bottle before release.
- What does it taste like?
- It has a spicy bouquet of blackberries and cassis with cocoa and cedarwood notes, a velvety palate, sweet fruit, firm tannins and balanced acidity.
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