Cabreo Black Toscana IGT 2019 is produced with grapes from the vineyards of the Cabreo estates located on the hills of Panzano in Chianti.

The Cabreo estates are developed in two areas, both located in the municipality of Greve in Chianti. The first, then called Zano, consists of 45 hectares of vineyards planted with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon for the production of Cabreo wine.

The second is in Panzano, just 6 km away. It sits on the highest hills of Chianti Classico, or another 20 hectares planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from which La Pietra and Black wines are made.

Producer

In the year 2000, Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari then founded the company Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute. This is made up of five estates in the areas of excellence of Tuscany, which are thus best suited to the production of wine. Ambrogio and Giovanni then pursue an important project to revalorize the territory and its diversity. They first invested in the estates and then concentrated on the production of quality, elegant wines with character and strongly linked to the territory.

Thus, innovation, creativity, research and respect for diversity are the founding values ​​of this family whose history spans several generations.

Vinification and refining

The vinification of this Cabreo Black is first done in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28°C. It then undergoes alcoholic fermentation in 500 liter barrels with personalized rotation for at least a year. The wine is finally refined in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months.

Dress

The color of this wine is bright red with also dark reflections.

Nose 

Elegant vinous aromas emerge, accompanied by red fruits and notes of burnt incense.

Stuffy 

On the palate, scents of blueberries stand out. Austere, with a bitter chocolate aftertaste. In addition, it is rich in soft tannins with undertones of bark.