Il Borro Wine Tasting

Join us for a special tasting of Italian Wines from Il Boro Winery

Established more than one thousand years ago, Il Borro has ancient and mysterious origins, now lost in the mists of time. Perhaps the Etruscans founded the settlement, but there is no concrete evidence to support this thesis. What is certain is that Il Borro was a lookout point on the Roman road Cassia, and that they built a fort there, presumably due to its strategic location.

Records show that the Mascagni family owned the castle until 1254, when Marchese Borro Borri, a Milanese nobleman, bought the property. He later became the Mayor of Arezzo. By1512, the property had passed through his family to Girolamo del Borro, philosopher and scientist, and lover of oriental culture. But it was under the patronage of his son Alessandro, that the Il Borro we know today was established. Alessandro dal Borro, visionary and an important figure in Tuscan politics, is the true “father” of Il Borro.

The Il Borro family eventually sold the domain and were succeeded by some of the most famous and revered families in Europe: the Medici of Florence, Tornaquinci, the Torriani of Milan, the house of Waldemburg Hohenlohe, and since 1904, the Savoy dynasty. Finally in 1993, and having visited the property many times, Ferruccio Ferragamo bought Il Borro, determined to restore the estate to its former glory.

At this tasting event we will be tasting 4 wines which include the Il Borro Rose, Pian di Nova, Polissena Sangiovese, Il Borro Toscana Rosso.

Rosé del Borro is bright pink coloured with distinguished lively bouquet of white flowers and fresh fruits. The taste is delicate and crisp with hints of small berries red fruits and a fresh and balanced finish.

The Pian di Nova is a full-bodied wine marked by subtlety and softness. Generous on the palette from the first taste to the last, this is a wine that will amuse. 75% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah.

Polissena Sangiovese has a deep ruby-red color. It has an intense bouquet, with hints of red fruit. It is dry, with a good body and a pleasant hint of tannins.

The Toscana Rosso is the estate's flagship wine and is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. A layered and intense red with berry green olive, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet linear and focused with lovely lines of ripe and firm tannins, running through the center palate. Bright acidity from organic grown grapes and wine making. 96 pts James Suckling. 

Save your seat for the tasting online at steveswinebar.com/product/Reservation-Il-Boro-Tasting.