Il Borro Lamelle Toscana IGT
The wine is straw-yellow with light golden reflections.
The aroma of the wine is full of fresh notes of white and tropical fruits, enveloped in slightly sharp vanilla nuances.
The taste of the wine is delicate, pleasant, fresh, with well-defined mineral notes, delightful fruity nuances, balanced acidity, and a rounded, voluminous finish.
The wine is excellent as an aperitif, paired with white fish or seafood dishes, pasta with light olive oil-based sauces, and fresh soft cheeses.
Specifications
- Country: Italy
- Region: Tuscany
- Manufacturer: Il Borro
- Grape variety: Chardonnay: 100%
- Wine: White, dry
- Alc: 12.5%
- Serving temperature: 10–12°С
- Type of drink: Wine
Interesting facts
"Lamelle" is a white dry wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Tuscany. It is the only white wine produced by Il Borro winery. The winemakers aimed to demonstrate the diversity and potential of the Tuscan terroir through this wine, capable of transcending conventional models and prejudices. The wine is made from hand-harvested and meticulously sorted grapes. The fruits are separated from the stems and gently pressed in a cold environment. Fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature of 15-17 °C takes place in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine is aged on the lees for about 60 days, then it is decanted and bottled.
About the Manufacturer
Tuscany is known for its beautiful landscapes, but even there, the Il Borro estate, located 50 kilometers south of Florence in the town of San Gustino, attracts attention with its beauty. In 1933, the estate was purchased by Ferruccio Ferragamo, who had inherited the fashion house from his famous father Salvatore Ferragamo, known as the "Hollywood shoemaker". All winemaking operations are overseen by experienced oenologist Nicolo d'Afflitto. It was his decision to plant not only the traditional Sangiovese in Tuscany but also white and red international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Petit Verdot on the magnificent lands of Il Borro. To improve the quality of the wines produced, the estate artificially reduces yield by employing short pruning of the vines and "green harvesting". Starting with the production of 6,000 bottles per year, Il Borro has now increased it to 200,000. It should be noted that this increase in production has been accompanied by a qualitative rise, which can partly be attributed to the maturation of the vines. In Italy, it is said that members of the Ferragamo family strive to lead in everything they do. Once the decision was made to produce their own wines, the head of the family put forth maximum effort to realize his project and successfully achieved his goal. It can be said that all Il Borro wines have their signature mark — a special refinement and elegance. They are not just good — they are excellent!
