CABREO 08 IL BORGO
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A gorgeous wine, this is fresh, lively and elegant. Black currant, violet, cherry and mineral flavors abound, and the tight structure will ensure longevity. Well-proportioned, but firm on the finish. Needs time to unravel. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2014 through 2025."Cabreo Il Borgo debuted in 1985 with its 1982 vintage. Just above Greve in the Chianti region, the Cabreo holdings include 50 hectares planted to Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grown to produce Il Borgo. Chianti’s famed stony soils are ideal for making wines with great aging potential. At 300 meters in elevation, the densely planted vineyards produce low yields of grapes with concentration and complexity. Fermentation at controlled temperature with extended maceration enhances the wine’s rich body, color and texture. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are blended and matured in oak barrels and spend at least six months in bottle before release. The word 'borgo' refers to a small village, Montefioralle, that overlooks the vineyards. The nose on this wine is incredibly expressive: spicy fruit, raw meat, moonlit garden, plums and passion fruit, saddle leather and sea salt are among the multitude of wonders that arose from our glasses. The palate followed up quite well, from our notes: "Beautiful. Sweet, but not overly so-- ripe fruit, good tannins, herbals, notes of pencil lead darting between hints of ripe red plums, blackberries, black pepper and underbrush. So tasty! Balance-- a fine line strongly crossed over, a high wire act between being reserved and ebullient: very assured wine."
70% Sangivese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
