“Il Borro” Rosso Toscana IGT 2021 (BIO)

Il Borro | Tuscany
Il Borro s.r.l. s.a. | Loc. il Borro 1 | IT 52024 San Giustino Valdarno

29592121 · 0,75 l · 65,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

When Ferruccio Ferragamo took over the dilapidated Borgo from the Duke of Savoy-Aosta in 1993, it was more than just a property purchase. It was, as he himself said, "an act of faith". Thirty years later, the flagship of the house carries this spirit in every bottle: a commitment to elegance without compromise. A meticulous geological study preceded its creation. Each grape variety was planted where the soil would best bring out its strengths: Merlot for velvety opulence, Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and depth, Syrah for freshness and aromatic lift. Separate vinification, then the marriage – a blend that bears the signature of Valdarno. The wines mature for eighteen months in French oak – the Merlot partly in larger barrels to preserve its fruit, Cabernet and Syrah in first and second passage barriques. The result is neither a copy of nor a competitor to Bolgheri or Chianti, but something completely unique.

The 2021 vintage marks a temporary peak: dark ruby red with violet reflections. Orange zest, violets and redcurrants open the bouquet, followed by a hint of graphite. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a precision that reveals the staying power of this wine. Needs a few more years to develop fully, but if you open it now, you can already see why this wine is the legacy of a vision. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a sparkling centre. Appealing nose of roasted hazelnuts, precious wood, reminiscent of cold butter, then forest berries and cherries, inviting. Clear fruit core on the palate, fine cassis flavour, compact and grippy tannins in the attack and finish, lots of pressure in the aftertaste." Falstaff

"Black cherries and blackberries, then dark chocolate and espresso on the nose open up for a layered palate, with more cherries and berries anchored in savory, earthy, saline notes. The tannins are tightly coiled but polished to gleaming, floating in easy companionship with bright acid and a quiet, rumbling heat underneath." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2021 Il Borro shows balanced fruit, with blackberry, green spice and baking chocolate. This wine benefits from cooler growing conditions at 350 to 500 meters in elevation with steep diurnal shifts and afternoon winds. The quality of fruit is intense in this vintage, and this full-bodied blended red closes with elegantly chalky tannins." Wine Advocate

"The aromas of orange peel, violets and currants with a hint of graphite are enticing and follow through to a medium body with ultra-fine tannins and a fresh and focused finish. I love the texture of the tannins." James Suckling