Il Borro

This honey is truly unique, valuable and very rare (and of course BIO certified). Millefiori represents the components of the landscape in its purest form of craftsmanship. Amber. Medium fruity fragrance. In the taste beguilingly sweet, but also wild, smelling of lovage, with hints of liquorice and oriental spices. A real rarity with addiction potential and in BIO quality. SUPERIORE.DE

Note: Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

Bright salmon pink due to very short shell contact. Fresh and very homely bouquet of white flowers and fresh berries. On the palate delicate, crunchy and with a fruity elegance that makes it ideal for an aperitif or to accompany mild Mediterranean fish dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely rosé with sliced strawberries, cherries, stone and apples. Medium-to full-bodied. Delicious fruit and a fresh finish." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow. Characteristic aromas of Chardonnay: light tropical fruit, with some apple, melon and pear. Full and round on the palate with an invigorating acid wire and a soft nutty/mineral note in the medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Borrigiano is an enchanting cuvée that brings an ideal balance of fine and balanced wood use and fresh, lively fruit into the glass. In the nose an interesting berry aroma and some plum jam. For us, Borrigiano is an ideal companion for convivial evenings and mild pasta dishes or risottos - he shows in a charming (and affordable) way the great potential of the up-and-coming winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is the first wine from Il Borro to be made under the Valdarno di Sopra appellation designation (the first vintage made was 2015), and the wine's name Borrigiano means "inhabitants of the Il Borro hamlet." The 2018 Valdarno di Sopra Borrigiano is a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah that sees a brief period of cold maceration followed by ten months of aging in large oak casks. The aim here is to keep the freshness of the fruit intact, and this goal has been readily achieved. The bouquet opens to forest berry aromas with raw plum and fresh prune. This is a terrific wine with a confident, pure and easy-drinking appeal that is nothing short of charming." Robert Parker

Medium ruby red. In the bouquet a violet note with delicate hints of vanilla. On the palate it is powerful, fresh and very precise with a dominant fruit and lots of energy. In the medium-long finish then a fine spice. SUPERIORE.DE

"Il Borro's 2017 Pian di Nova is a well-balanced wine with the softness and savory character of the French grape framed by the racy acidity of the Tuscan variety. This was a hot and dry vintage; however, the integrity of the fruit remains intact. Perhaps you get a little extra softness and rich concentration on the finish with black cherry, blackberry and soft spice." Robert Parker

"This is really rich and beautiful with so much fruit and soft tannins. It’s full-bodied with round, ripe tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Dried-cherry and black-pepper notes. From organically grown grapes. 75% syrah and 25% sangiovese. Why wait?" James Suckling

Just like the equally famous neighbour Fattoria Petrolo (with his Boggina A), Il Borro can also convince us with a red wine aged in amphorae. Petruna is a pure Sangiovese, fermented in hermetically sealed amphorae with skin contact for 12 months. The result is surprising, not in the sense of an "interesting" experimental wine, but because the typical character of Sangiovese is fully expressed in freshness, fruit and energy. The bouquet is dominated by cherry and small red berries, along with some orange zest. His body is of medium weight, which makes him an excellent eating companion. Its fresh acidity and an array of fine tannins increase the drinking pleasure enormously. Experiment succeeded in an elegant way, we can say. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, bright ruby. Very fragrant, open nose, floral, after violets, pomegranate, blood oranges, rhubarb, delicate white pepper. On the palate with lots of fruit and plenty of juice, fine texture, lively on the tongue, medium to slender body, well balanced, enjoys enormous flow, powerful tannin in the aftertaste." Falstaff

"Bright and fresh with cherries, watermelon and orange peel. Light body. Fine tannins and crisp acidity. A pure, single vineyard sangiovese made in amphora." James Suckling

"My reaction to this wine is overwhelmingly positive. This is a pure expression of organic Sangiovese that is farmed with extreme care, down to one kilogram of fruit per plant. The grapes are fermented in clay amphorae with daily punch-downs. The clay vessels are then sealed with steel lids, and the wine is left in contact with the skins for 12 months. The results are offbeat and provocative for sure, but the wine pleases the senses thanks to its grape-skin purity and firm mid-weight texture. The freshness and energy of the fruit comes through loud and clear, and you don't feel the heat of the vintage whatsoever. I give it my thumbs up." Robert Parker

The top wine of the winery of the same name presents itself exemplary and quasi as a reference for many other so-called Super-Tuscan of the region. Deep ruby red with bright red reflections. In the nose dark fruit, spices, herbs, some leather and a fine tarry note. On the palate, the aromas then unfold powerfully and concentrated, yet it glides velvety with a wonderfully balanced acidity-tannin ratio into a rich, well-proportioned and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense ruby with a violet tint. Appealing nose with rich spicy notes to start with, after cardamom and cloves, then elderberries and cassis. On the palate clear and straightforward, shows beautiful spice notes, pithy tannin." Falstaff

"A layered and intense red with berry, green-olive, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet linear and focused with lovely lines of ripe and firm tannins, running through the center palate. Bright acidity. From organically grown grapes and organic winemaking." James Suckling

"The 2016 Il Borro is a seamless, full-bodied red wine that presents an A-list aromatic presentation with dark fruit and plum followed by savory spice, leather and tobacco. The quality of the fruit is sweet and bright, but there is also a distinct mineral note to the wine that contrasts the sweetness with saltiness. The tannins are well integrated and there is enough acidity to lift the entire flavor profile of this beautiful wine." Robert Parker

Sweet, dark and opulent, the 2013 shows all the richness of a 100% Sangiovese Vin Santo and at the same time has a remarkable reserve for such a great wine, with a lot of intensity, but always without overweight. A touch of leather, liquorice and cloves round off the silky, medium-bodied and very harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Spumante in a class of its own! Bolle di Borro - Sangiovese completely reinterpreted. Il Borro has been producing a pure Sangiovese sparkling wine using the champagne method (Metodo Classico) for a few years now. Fragrant, yeasty nose, fine hints of small red berries and candied citrus peel. On the palate, bread, brioche, finely chiselled Sangiovese fruit and a wonderfully creamy yet precise, crunchy, very long finish. Elegance and finesse in puezza! SUPERIORE.DE

"This gorgeous sparkling wine is fresh and balanced with impressive dryness and brightness. Very fine bubbles. Medium body. Cantaloup and light cherry flavors. Dry, vivid finish." James Suckling

"The 2013 Bolle di Borro Metodo Classico Brut is a Sangiovese-based sparkling rosé that sees an ambitious 60 months of yeast contact. This is the third vintage of the wine, and the 2013 is by far the best, thanks to the enormous clarity and purity of aromas presented. The wine opens to a light pink color with copper highlights and shows aromas of forest berry, wild cherry and freshly baked bread crust. The acidity is zesty and fresh, cleaning the palate in a beautifully effective manner." Robert Parker

The top wine of the winery of the same name presents itself exemplary and quasi as a reference for many other so-called Super-Tuscan of the region. Deep ruby red with bright red reflections. In the nose dark fruit, spices, herbs, some leather and a fine tarry note. On the palate, the aromas then unfold powerfully and concentrated, yet it glides velvety with a wonderfully balanced acidity-tannin ratio into a rich, well-proportioned and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense ruby with a violet tint. Attractive nose with rich spicy notes to start with, after cardamom and cloves, then elderberries and cassis. On the palate clear and straightforward, shows beautiful spice notes, pithy tannin." Falstaff

"A layered and intense red with berry, green-olive, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet linear and focused with lovely lines of ripe and firm tannins, running through the center palate. Bright acidity. From organically grown grapes and organic winemaking." James Suckling

"The 2016 Il Borro is a seamless, full-bodied red wine that presents an A-list aromatic presentation with dark fruit and plum followed by savory spice, leather and tobacco. The quality of the fruit is sweet and bright, but there is also a distinct mineral note to the wine that contrasts the sweetness with saltiness. The tannins are well integrated and there is enough acidity to lift the entire flavor profile of this beautiful wine." Robert Parker

We have known since Galatrona and Torrione (Fattoria Petrolo) at the latest that the still relatively unknown Valdarno region near Arezzo produces great wines. But one immediately thinks of Sangiovese, at best Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. From a small vineyard, however, the Ferragamos only vinify a pure Syrah in the really good years, which is then consistently only available in the Magnum bottle in the hand-picked specialist trade or the top gastronomy.

Expressive bouquet of blackberries, pepper and chocolaty notes. It is fleshy, juicy and impresses with a very present fruit. Full and round, well textured and flanked by wonderfully defined tannins, Alessandro dal Borro leads into a great finish. High expectable maturity potential, not only because of the 1.5l large format. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Alessandro dal Borro (1.5-liter) is a pure expression of the mighty Rhône grape from the Arezzo area of Eastern Tuscany. This wine is only bottled in magnums. This is a very precise and linear expression that shows characteristic traits of blackberry, chocolate, cured meat and cracked peppercorn. This wine happily offers a greater level of complexity and textural depth compared to 2011. It showcases this power and potential of the Valdarno territory." Robert Parker

"A very rich style of syrah with dark berry, coffee, chocolate and hints of smoked meat. Full body, velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Big and juicy wine." James Suckling

Just like the equally famous neighbour Fattoria Petrolo (with his Boggina A), Il Borro can also convince us with a red wine aged in amphorae. Petruna is a pure Sangiovese, fermented in hermetically sealed amphorae with skin contact for 12 months. The result is surprising, not in the sense of an "interesting" experimental wine, but because the typical character of Sangiovese is fully expressed in freshness, fruit and energy. The bouquet is dominated by cherry and small red berries, along with some orange zest. His body is of medium weight, which makes him an excellent eating companion. Its fresh acidity and an array of fine tannins increase the drinking pleasure enormously. Experiment succeeded in an elegant way, we can say. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, bright ruby. Very fragrant, open nose, floral, after violets, pomegranate, blood oranges, rhubarb, delicate white pepper. On the palate with lots of fruit and plenty of juice, fine texture, lively on the tongue, medium to slender body, well balanced, enjoys enormous flow, powerful tannin in the aftertaste." Falstaff

"Bright and fresh with cherries, watermelon and orange peel. Light body. Fine tannins and crisp acidity. A pure, single vineyard sangiovese made in amphora." James Suckling

"My reaction to this wine is overwhelmingly positive. This is a pure expression of organic Sangiovese that is farmed with extreme care, down to one kilogram of fruit per plant. The grapes are fermented in clay amphorae with daily punch-downs. The clay vessels are then sealed with steel lids, and the wine is left in contact with the skins for 12 months. The results are offbeat and provocative for sure, but the wine pleases the senses thanks to its grape-skin purity and firm mid-weight texture. The freshness and energy of the fruit comes through loud and clear, and you don't feel the heat of the vintage whatsoever. I give it my thumbs up." Robert Parker