Winery - Il Borro
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a 75-25 percent Syrah and Sangiovese blend that goes down smoothly and comfortably. The nose offers notes of cherry, currant berry and spice that are attractive albeit simple. Syrah with its richness, and Sangiovese with its berry freshness make an interesting blend.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Il Borro’s Polissena is a soft, elegant expression of Sangiovese with deep layers of ripe red fruit, blueberry, earthy tones and soft smoke. It shows a firm but polished tannic structure with a touch of licorice and dark cola.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is the flagship wine of the Ferragamo family’s beautiful Il Borro property in Tuscany and it does the estate proud. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and smaller percentages of Syrah and Petit Verdot, it’s a concentrated wine with tones of earth, chocolate, exotic spice, prunes and red fruit. Consulting enologist Nicolò D’Afflitto has shaped the wine with 12 months of oak aging, adding deeper notes of spice, vanilla and clove.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah and Petit Verdot, Il Borro is run by the Ferragamo family. The wine is structured and balanced and generous with its cherry, vanilla and spice aromas. It has firm tannins, a lively fruit-driven finish and is a notable achievement considering the attractive price.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Polissena is loaded with sweet cherry and oak-driven aromas of spice, caramel and coco butter that underline the sophisticated wood aging process behind this Sangiovese. It’s a modern wine with a cheerful personality and a plump, juicy center.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The mouthfeel is linear and delicate with lingering tones of sweet cola, almonds, vanilla and spice over solid red fruit. Silky tannins and ample freshness bring up the rear.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a beautiful and unique rendition of Sangiovese with a vibrant ruby color, berry notes, menthol freshness and tight, dusty tannins on the finish. This part of Tuscany is hotter, less hilly and has different soils than Chianti Classico; these distinctions create a more robust and intense Sangiovese.
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