Il Borro Petruna Sangiovese In Anfora 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Il Borro
Label Name:
 
Petruna Sangiovese In Anfora
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valdarno di Sopra, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Vinous 93; Falstaff 93; Winescritic/Winescritic 94 (listed by producer). Organic certification IT-BIO-004

Tasting Note
Bright cherry and wild red-berry fruit with floral overtones, hints of mushroom and bitter almond, clay/terracotta mineral notes, fresh acidity, creamy mid-palate and fine, balanced tannins, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Tuscan roasted meats, lasagna, grilled lamb, aged or blue cheeses, mushroom risotto; Asian: char siu, Peking duck, soy-glazed short ribs, savory noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese fermented and macerated in sealed terracotta amphorae with daily punchdowns; 12 months on skins in amphora, no oak, organic viticulture and minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Single-vineyard Casa al Coltro (Il Borro estate, Ferragamo family). 4,500 vines/ha, ~350m elevation, schistose, well-draining soils; certified organic management.