The Winery Il Borro of Tuscany

Winery Il Borro
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 200 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Tuscany
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The Winery Il Borro is one of the best wineries to follow in Toscane.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Il Borro Estate is a remarkable winery, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Tuscan region in Italy. Spread over 700 hectares, this domain exudes a subtle yet commanding charm, symbolizing the extraordinary beauty and rich heritage of this part of Italy. The Il Borro Estate offers a harmonious union between tradition and modernity. Owned and managed by the Ferragamo family, this establishment displays an undeniable love of wine and its heritage, with meticulous attention paid to every detail. Composed of well-maintained vineyards, lush olive groves, and a variety of organic crops, Il Borro creates an atmosphere that inspires serenity and happiness, while offering visitors an unforgettable rural getaway. Its carefully maintained and sustainably cultivated vineyards extend over nearly 45 hectares, where a range of exquisite wines are produced. With varieties ranging from Merlot and Sangiovese to Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, every drop of wine produced at the Il Borro Estate is imbued with the unique character of its land and the dedication of those who cultivate it. The estate is 100% certified organic, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and preservation of the local environment. The estate also offers a selection of wine tourism experiences, from vineyard and cellar tours to wine and olive oil tastings, guaranteeing a full immersion in the richness of Tuscan wine culture. The Il Borro Estate is also famous for its renovated traditional farmhouse and luxurious villas, which offer comfortable and elegant accommodation.

Top Winery Il Borro wines

Looking for the best Winery Il Borro wines in Tuscany among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Il Borro wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Il Borro wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Il Borro

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Il Borro

How Winery Il Borro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of simple chinese noodle soup, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or dried tomato, feta and green olive cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Il Borro

On the nose the white wine of Winery Il Borro. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Il Borro. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Il Borro

  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Il Borro.

  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

Dry whites are probably less familiar to most consumers - except perhaps Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Located in Central Italy, Tuscany borders Liguria and Emilia-Romagna to the North, Umbria and Marche to the east and Lazio to the South. Its western border is formed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. The picturesque rolling hills, medieval villages and cypress-lined avenues attract tourists and help promote the wines.

The top red wines of Winery Il Borro

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Il Borro

How Winery Il Borro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, lamb with coconut milk or sauté of veal with corsican style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Il Borro

On the nose the red wine of Winery Il Borro. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Il Borro. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Il Borro

  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Il Borro.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

The top sparkling wines of Winery Il Borro

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Il Borro

How Winery Il Borro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), osso bucco of veal or gloom and doom.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Il Borro

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Il Borro. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Il Borro

  • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Il Borro.

  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Draft liquor

Liqueur composed of sugar dissolved in wine, used for the dosage of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. It is also known as "liqueur d'expédition" or "liqueur de dosage".

The top pink wines of Winery Il Borro

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Il Borro

How Winery Il Borro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, roast veal with caramelized carrots or tomatoes stuffed with sausage meat.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Il Borro

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Il Borro. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Il Borro

  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Il Borro.

  • Sangiovese

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

The top sweet wines of Winery Il Borro

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Il Borro

How Winery Il Borro wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of grandma's cherry clafoutis or guinea fowl supreme with pears and roquefort cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Il Borro

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Il Borro. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Il Borro. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Il Borro

  • 0With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Il Borro.

  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Douçâtre

Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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