About Foho
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $30-40
- US/EU retail, varies by vintage; EU list price around €29
- Alcohol
- 14%
Foho is Borgo Casa al Vento's Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, sourced from a single vineyard of the same name. "Foho" means "fire" in Tuscan dialect, referencing the historically hot, structured character of these hillside plots. Made from 100% organically farmed Sangiovese at around 14% ABV, the wine matures in French oak barrels of varying sizes before further bottle refinement. It shows a bright ruby-red color with garnet highlights, an intense bouquet of spiced wood, nutmeg, cacao and violet, and a vibrant palate of crunchy red cherry, strawberry, star anise and a mineral edge, framed by silky tannins and bright acidity.
Foho captures the fiery character of a single hillside — dense fruit, polished tannins, and a Riserva structure built for the table.
New to wine?
A more structured, age-worthy step up from Aria — best enjoyed with a hearty meal.
Food Pairings
Pairs particularly well with meat-based second courses and game, such as wild boar or venison.
When to drink it
Special dinners featuring game or roasted meats.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the single Foho vineyard, organically farmed. Aged in French oak barrels of various sizes followed by bottle refinement. ABV approximately 14%.
About the producer
Borgo Casa al VentoFamily-run organic Chianti Classico estate with its own agriturismo in Gaiole.Visit the producer page →More wines from Borgo Casa al Vento
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name Foho mean?
- Foho comes from Tuscan dialect and means "fire" — a nod to how the estate's hillside vineyards were historically described as hot and structured.
- What makes Foho different from Aria?
- Foho is a Riserva sourced from a single vineyard and aged longer in French oak, giving it more structure, concentration and aging potential than the entry-level Aria.
- What food pairs well with Foho?
- Foho pairs particularly well with meat-based second courses and game dishes such as wild boar or venison.
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