Aged in amphorae with one year on the skins, the Il Borro 2019 Valdarno di Sopra Sangiovese in Anfora Petruna is punchy in character and light ruby in color. Micro-oxidation through clay vessels makes for less color intensity, but the wine's fruity freshness is spot-on, as is its streamlined mouthfeel. This wine was first produced in 2015. Earthy tones and terracotta frame a core of dark fruit. I love this easy-drinking style of red wine. RP
Fruity and juicy with cherries and berries, together with some orange peel and citrus. Spices, too. Full-bodied, yet lively and gorgeous. Crisp. Structured. Sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. JS
$ 468
Il Borro Petruna in Anfora Sangiovese 2018
RP
93
JS
94
This is another exciting wine from Il Borro that is now back in the Valdarno di Sopra appellation. The 2018 Valdarno di Sopra Sangiovese in Anfora Petruna is the Ferragamo family's amphorae-based wine, created as a way of showcasing the purity and sharpness of Sangiovese from this tiny, new and exciting appellation. This is a wine of character, showing the pure forest berry, bitter almond and earthy aromas that are associated with the grape. You also get some clay and terracotta from the hands-off winemaking process. You could pair this wine with a lasagna rich in cheese, because the acidity of the grape is ever-present to clean your palate. RP