“Petruna Anfora” Sangiovese Valdarno di Sopra DOC 2021 (BIO)

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

29592421 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

As early as 1716, Grand Duke Cosimo III included Valdarno di Sopra in his edict, alongside Chianti Classico, Carmignano and Pomino; the appellation itself was not established until 2011. Il Borro lies on the right bank of the Arno between Florence and Arezzo, and it is here that the Sangiovese matures in an ancient form of ageing: clay amphorae. The vines are organically cultivated on the estate, and the grapes are harvested by hand into 10-kilo crates. Fermentation takes place in the amphorae, where the cap of pomace is stirred by hand five to six times a day; the wine remains on the skins for eleven months. It is then aged for twelve months in the bottle. In the 2021 vintage, rain at the end of August ensured full ripeness, following a mild winter, a cool spring and an average summer.

Ruby red. The nose is well-defined, with ripe red fruit and mineral notes from the ageing process. Complex on the palate, with balanced tannins, great elegance and a mineral edge. The fact that a Sangiovese can still taste so fresh after such prolonged skin contact is the real highlight of the Amphore. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright, almost transparent ruby red. An interesting bouquet of pomegranate, orange peel, rhubarb, thyme and cloves. On the palate, it offers distinct fruit and tightly woven tannins, with wonderful juiciness right through to the long finish." Falstaff

"Aromas and flavours of dried flowers, crushed stones and cranberries. Medium-bodied and slightly dry, with notes of cherries, almonds, cocoa and terracotta. Sangiovese. Aged in amphorae. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now." James Suckling

"The Sangiovese Petruna 2021 has a translucent ruby-red colour. It combines notes of crushed blackberries and plums with a hint of undergrowth and spices. It is invigorating and refreshing, with a soft texture that envelops the senses with ripe red and blue fruit nuances. The finish is wonderfully long-lasting and offers a full-bodied mouthfeel, whilst fine tannins linger." Vinous

"The Il Borro 2021 Valdarno di Sopra Sangiovese in Anfora Petruna is lively and fresh, with abundant notes of cherry, redcurrant and candied raspberry. Influences of the warm vintage are evident, but the wine is characterised above all by the amphora notes, which impart an almost oily, chalky quality rather than a distinctly powdery one." Wine Advocate

"Wines from the Borro have been on the ascent in the last years and I have been lucky enough to catch that elevator on its way up, but there are a few labels that stand out as truly special. The Petruna, aged in amphora to tease out the gunmetal, Amarelle cherry, and nepitella (lesser calamint in English) that Sangiovese only sometimes reveals, is one of those standouts." Wine Enthusiast