| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Il Borro |
| Label Name: | Nitrito Cabernet Sauvignon (Gift Box) |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Valdarno di Sopra, Tuscany |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15% |
| Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97/100; Falstaff 97 pts (2025); Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96; Organic certification; multiple high scores from international critics
Tasting Note
Deep, intense ruby. Balsamic top notes with blackberry, blueberry and red florals, edged by clove, pepper and anise, alpine herbs and leather. Full-bodied, powerful yet elegant, with silky tannins and a long spicy-balsamic finish.
Food Pairing
Western: venison, wild boar, roast or grilled beef (steak, short ribs), braised lamb, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, rich teriyaki dishes.
Production Method
Organic; hand-harvested; 60-day skin maceration; fermented and aged in French oak barriques for 24 months, followed by extended bottle ageing (c. 30 months). Vineyard worked with draft horses for low soil compaction.
Vineyard Info
Il Borro, purchased by Ferruccio Ferragamo in 1993, is a family-owned organic estate in Valdarno di Sopra known for sustainable practices, restored historic cellars and premium Tuscan wines.
Il Borro Nitrito Cabernet Sauvignon (Gift Box) 2018
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