Il Borro Polissena 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Il Borro
Label Name:
 
Polissena
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valdarno di Sopra DOC, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
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 95/100. Wine Enthusiast 94/100. Wine Spectator 88/100 (listed on wine. com). Falstaff 95/100 (tasting 2025)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby Sangiovese showing marasca cherry, peony, sandalwood, juniper, black pepper and rhubarb; medium‑full, refined tannins and an elegant, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Tuscan roasted meats, wild boar ragu, bistecca alla Fiorentina, aged pecorino and cured salumi; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean galbi or spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Fermented in temperature‑controlled stainless steel; extended skin maceration (~22 days) with periodic delestage; aged ~12 months in oak barriques and ~6 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Il Borro estate, purchased by Ferruccio Ferragamo in 1993, practices organic viticulture (certified 2015) across hillside Valdarno vineyards. Estate emphasizes sustainability and traditional Tuscan varieties.