BST Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon IGT – Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari – 2023

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

The B.S.T. Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon 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 central Tuscan Supertuscans, showcasing the freshness and floral notes of Sangiovese alongside the strength and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon.

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 is a bright ruby-red colour with hints of purple. The nose offers a delicate bouquet with pleasant fruity aromas of cherry, complemented by notes of orange peel. On the palate, this blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon is refreshingly pleasant and well-structured without being overwhelming, and it features a long, enjoyable finish.

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