Borgo Pretale Borgato Toscana IGT 1998
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A Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this smooth and complex red has enjoyed 7 years of cellar aging and is ready to drink!
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Release Notes:
Borgato is a combination of strong Tuscan traditions and modern winemaking techniques. This full-bodied red is a blend of Sangiovese (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Merlot (20%). The grapes are fermented separately and then blended together and aged in small French oak barriques for 24 months. 1998 was a very good vintage in this part of Tuscany, and we were astonished that this wine was still available. With seven years cellar aging, it is ready to enjoy now!
Tasting Notes:
Dark garnet colored wine with an orange rim showing development. On the nose, stewed fruit,
tobacco, crushed violet, raisin, plum and earth aromas predominate. On the palate, it is a rich older wine that has some red and dark fruit flavors along with hints of vanilla, prunes, coffee, leather, tobacco and chocolate. Full-bodied, elegant and smooth with mellow, silky tannins and a medium to long finish. Drink now to 2009 with grilled meats, game, herb chicken, lamb, or pasta with meat sauce.
Winery:
Borgo Pretale is a small producer of Chianti Classico in the heart of Tuscany, near Siena. When you arrive at the estate, you feel like you have traveled to an earlier... Read more
Region:
Chianti is the most famous viticultural area of Tuscany. The rolling hills lie along the classical towns of Siena and Florence. Situated at the western foothills of the Appennines mountain range,... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
Hills around Morellino
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