About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit is selected from vineyards at Tenuta del Cabreo in Chianti, in the area of Greve-in-Chianti.
Vinification
Each variety is fermented separately in stainless-steel tanks at 28 °C, followed by 18 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place before ageing.
Ageing
The wine spends at least 30 months in 225-litre French oak barrels: 30% new, 40% one year old and 30% two years old. It then matures in bottle for at least six months.
Tasting profile
The blend is balanced, with Merlot contributing softness, Cabernet Sauvignon strength and Sangiovese elegance.
Vintage notes
The 2020 growing season was steady and free from extreme weather events, producing excellent grape yields.
Label / history
The name Cabreo comes from a Tuscan tradition in which descriptions of agricultural estates owned by prominent Florentine families were accompanied by maps. Il Borgo was first released in 1982.
