BST Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot IGT – Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari – 2022

The wine BST Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari winery

The B.S.T. Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from the Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonary winery is a member of the B.S.T. (Baby Super Tuscan) family. This wine embodies the youthful evolution of Tuscan winemaking. It features a typical blend of the cost of Tuscan Supertuscans with a strong and full-bodied character.

The Winemaking

After the manual harvest, the selected grapes are promptly taken to the cellar for winemaking. This process begins with a maceration on the skin lasting about four weeks. Fermentation occurs in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged in these tanks after blending and remains in the cellar for several months before being released to the market.

Tasting the wine

The wine features a reddish hue with purple undertones. On the nose, it’s inviting with delightful fruity aromas of blackberries and blueberries, complemented by hints of liquorice and subtle menthol. On the palate, this BST Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot offers a solid body and is well-structured, showcasing noticeable yet well-integrated tannins. The finish is lengthy and persistent.

Food Pairings

B.S.T. Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlo is an excellent pairing with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.

THE AWARDS

– James Suckling 92/100

THE WINERY

The origins of the Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari winery and the family date back to the distant 1700s when Lorenzo Folonari, born in Valtellina, moved the family to Val Camonica, where he founded his first winery; in 1882 the brothers Italo and Francesco Folonari took over the company and 10 years later purchased the historic Tuscan winery, Ruffino…keep reading