Wine Cabreo, “Il Borgo”, Toscana IGT, 2020

Wine Cabreo, “Il Borgo” is made from selected grapes Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, which is grown on the estate Tenuta del Kabreo located in Chianti at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level. First wine Kabreo “Il Borgo” went on sale in 1985. Sangiovese gives the wine elegance and flavor, and taste Cabernet Sauvignon adds richness and roundness. Harvesting is carried out in two stages: in the first 2 weeks of October is going to Sangiovese, and in the last 2 weeks of October – Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification is held in the basement of the estate Kabreo. Fermentation each class separately held in stainless steel containers at 28 C, the process proceeds maceration 15-18 days. Secondary lactic acid fermentation takes place in the same compartment at 22-23 C. Thereafter, both types are mixed and incubated in wine barrels made of French oak, for 16-18 months, with every 3 months conducted decanting. After aging the wine is bottled and matured for a further 6 months in the cellars of Tenuta del Kabreo.

Wine History Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari began at the end of the XVIII century with Fratelli Folonari, who took on the mission of improving the production and distribution of wines of Italy’s best wines around the world. Since that time, the firm had a lot of ups and downs, different owners, but still Folonari is one of the most representative wine firms Tuscany. In 1912, my grandfather Ambrogio – Italo Folonari and his brother Francesco purchased the Tuscan company Ruffino, known for the production of Chianti wine in braided straw bottle. At the end of the 60s family Folonari sold by Fratelli Folonari, mainly produces table wines, and began to specialize in the manufacture of wine estate-bottled. In 2000, Ambrogio stood apart from Ruffino and founded with his son holding Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, which included the best farms in Tuscany.
Wines and Giovanni Ambrogio Folonari have a modern style, each of the wines has a distinct territorial identity.