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| Cabreo Il Borgo 2011. |
Wine review
5 of 5 stars
An outstanding wine
With the best blended supertuscans you get the best of the
both worlds - in this case the crispy elegance of Sangiovese and the
concentrated dark fruit roundness of Cabernet Sauvignon. This particular wine
really stopped me with its complete character. Impressively elegant acid
structure meets mouth filling body and nuanced, developed aromatics.
One might argue that the “Wine of the Year” sticker next to
the label biased my tasting note. However, being aware of the vast amount of
awards on offer in competitions, I just tend to be, if possible, even more
critical towards a wine should it have a medal sticker attached to it.
Nevertheless, Cabreo Il Borgo is THE wine I recommend for pairing with red
meat, especially game, during the festive season. Also, it works wonders with
hard cheeses - or just by itself while enjoying the Christmas mood.
The clear, ruby red colour of medium intensity is followed
by developed, elegant aromatics: ripe red and fresh black fruit, such as sour
cherries, dark cherries and plum form the restrained and elegant fruit core
that is surrounded by pungent spice and herbal oils, especially anise and
liquorice, but also a hint of vanilla and, more clearly, smoke and toast notes.
Surprisingly, Cabreo Il Borgo’s palate is even more intense
than the nose. Concentrated, fruity and full-bodied, this wine boasts with an
abundance of dark fruit, especially dark cherry aromas. The concentrated fruit
is well balanced with high and well-integrated alcohol, medium plus acidity and
plentiful yet round and velvety tannin. What was more restrained on the nose is
now pronounced, and the development of the aromas even more detectable:
leather, cigar box and a note of black olive accompany the liquorice and smoke.
I find this wine intriguing. The aromas are developed and challenging, and
still, the fruit core of the flavours potentially makes it everyone’s
favourite. As a stamp of excellent quality, the finish is long and immensely
pleasant combination of cherry, liquorice and smoke.
An excellently balanced, aromatically nuanced wine. It can
well drink now, but has a great structure for further aging. Highly
recommended.
Info in a nutshell
Price examples:
EUR 23 webshop SoundTaste (ships within EU)
EUR 36.90 Alko wine and spirits shop, Finland
USD 29.99 webshop Wally Wine
Country and region: Italy, Tuscany
Grapes: 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc vol: 14,5%
Producer: Folonari
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