Il Borro – Petruna
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Italy
Tuscany
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2019 (750ml) - 8 132804 218274
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Valdarno di Sopra
Appellation Valdarno di Sopra
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking 11 months on the skins in amphora with 5/6 manual punching down per day. 12 months in bottle before releasing.
Aging 11 months on the skins in amphora & 12 months in bottle
Annual Production 920 cases
Markets California, Texas, National
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Authentic & Intriguing
Aromas Complex bouquet with notes of ripe red fruits and distinctive aromas deriving from the amphora
Mouthfeel Full-bodied & balanced tannin
Tasting Notes "Petruna Amphora" is an homage to tradition and purity of the Sangiovese grape. The grape shows up clear and complex, dominated by cherry and enriched by floral and citrus notes. The mouthfeel is crispy, fragrant and flavorful.
Selling Point Pure expression produced from Earth's elements
Pairings Aged and blue cheeses, Tuscan dishes, vegetable soups
Sustainability Certified Organic, Vegan, Biodynamic In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
“Petruna in Amphora” is a tribute to Tuscan winemaking tradition and the Sangiovese grape. It's one of the more unique wines produced on the Il Borro Estate, made with 100% Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard, Casa al Coltro, and aged exclusively in terracotta amphoras. Casa al Coltro Vineyard, is located approximately 350 meters above sea level with schist soil composition and has a density of 4,500 plants per hectare.
About Il Borro
Brand Story
Rumours of the Etruscans buzz throughout the vineyards, but concrete records of Il Borro date back to 1254, when the Mscagni family purchased the castle of Il Borro and the surrounding land. Ownership has changed many times, seeing royalty and the ambitious roam its halls. In 1993 Ferruccio Ferragomo purchased the estate, and his son Salvatore now leads as CEO.
Brand Story
Rumours of the Etruscans buzz throughout the vineyards, but concrete records of Il Borro date back to 1254, when the Mscagni family purchased the castle of Il Borro and the surrounding land. Ownership has changed many times, seeing royalty and the ambitious roam its halls. In 1993 Ferruccio Ferragomo purchased the estate, and his son Salvatore now leads as CEO.
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