Il Borro Toscana IGT

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!