Tenute Folonari
Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in toasted oak barrels with bâtonnage and at least 6 months in bottle. |
- Type and grape: Still white Toscana IGT, 100% Chardonnay, 2023 harvest
- Ageing: 12 months in French oak barriques, half new, with regular bâtonnage
- Aromatic profile: Notes of exotic fruit, citrus and acacia, with hints of vanilla and honey
- Taste: Dry, intense and creamy, with mineral savouriness and long-lasting finish on the palate
- Pairings: Serve at 12–14 °C without decanting; excellent with fish, poultry and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay by Folonari is a still white wine produced in Tuscany that enhances Chardonnay. On the nose, it reveals a rich aromatic profile of exotic fruits, citrus and acacia flowers, complemented by elegant notes of vanilla and honey. On the palate, it offers a creamy texture balanced by pronounced freshness and a pleasant mineral savouriness. The sip is intense, dry and very persistent, with a clear propensity to develop complex tertiary aromas over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Casa di Sala Estate in Greve in Chianti. The vineyards are located at 450 metres above sea level on sandy soils of schist origin, which impart a typical savoury note to the wine. Historically recognised as the first white Super Tuscan, it expresses excellent aromatic concentration, the result of agronomic management aimed at fully enhancing the unique character of the area.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting and a gentle pressing, the must is cold settled. The vinification involves partial fermentation in toasted French oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues for twelve months in wood with regular bâtonnage to increase smoothness and complexity, then finishes with at least six months of bottle ageing. The result is a structured and elegant white wine.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1983 from the intuition of the Folonari brothers, Cabreo La Pietra is renowned for being the first white Super Tuscan. This exceptional wine originates from the Casa di Sala Estate, in the prestigious terroir of Greve in Chianti. Here, the vineyards located at 450 metres above sea level skilfully combine tradition with a profound ambition for quality. The result of meticulous technical care, this label expresses the authentic Tuscan vocation, offering a wine experience with historical charm and vibrant structural elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Raffaele Orlandini con la consulenza di Roberto Potentini
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 250
In 1912, Italo Folonari, Ambrogio Folonari's grandfather, with his brother Francesco, bought the Ruffino winery, known at the time for its characteristically flask-packed Chianti.
After the Second World War, some profound changes took place in Italy in terms of economic development and rising living standards. This trend also influenced the wine sector, where the Folonari family, and Ambrogio in particular, were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high-quality wines that helped create the 'new frontier' of Italian wine. At the end of the 1960s, the family sold the company 'Fratelli Folonari', which was positioned in the table wine segment, and began to concentrate on bottled wines at origin, thanks also to the acquisition of the famous Tenuta di Nozzole near Greve in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico region. At the same time, they bought other estates in Tuscany with the aim of producing fine wines, including 'Cabreo' conceived by Ambrogio in the 1980s.
In 2000, Ambrogio left Ruffino and the rest of the family and created with his son the: "Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute", holding some of the best agricultural properties. This gave rise to a group of companies located in areas with the highest wine-growing vocation in Tuscany. Read more
| Name | Folonari Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Folonari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1983 from the intuition of the Folonari brothers, Cabreo La Pietra is renowned for being the first white Super Tuscan. This exceptional wine originates from the Casa di Sala Estate, in the prestigious terroir of Greve in Chianti. Here, the vineyards located at 450 metres above sea level skilfully combine tradition with a profound ambition for quality. The result of meticulous technical care, this label expresses the authentic Tuscan vocation, offering a wine experience with historical charm and vibrant structural elegance. |
| Origin | Tenuta Casa di Sala, Panzano / Greve in Chianti (Firenze) |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 7,000 kg per hectare |
| Production technique | Soft pressing and cold settling for 24 hours; partial alcoholic fermentation in toasted French oak barrels (50% new and 50% one-year-old); completed malolactic fermentation; ageing for 12 months in toasted oak barrels with bâtonnage and a minimum of 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Soft pressing and cold settling for 24 hours; partial alcoholic fermentation in toasted French oak barrels (50% new and 50% one year old); complete malolactic fermentation; ageing for 12 months in toasted oak barrels with bâtonnage and a minimum of 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in toasted oak barrels with bâtonnage and at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |