Gualdo del Re
Toscana Cabraia 2020
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged in new and second-use barriques for about 15 months; minimum bottle ageing of 12 months before release. |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 litre bottle with 14.5% alcohol by volume
- Origin and vintage: produced in Suvereto, Tuscany from the 2020 harvest, classified as Toscana IGT
- Grapes: blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Ageing: matured for 15 months in barriques followed by at least 12 months in bottle
- Taste and aromas: notes of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and cocoa; soft tannins and prolonged persistence
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cabraia is a still red wine crafted by Gualdo del Re, created from an elegant blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. An expression of Tuscany, it appears in the glass with an intense ruby colour highlighted by violet reflections. The bouquet offers a clear fruity and spicy combination, where notes of blackberry and blueberry stand out, accompanied by hints of vanilla and cocoa. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied structure, enveloping the mouth with a dense yet silky tannic texture that leads to a long and satisfying finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the Suvereto area, within the wine-growing region of the Tuscan Coast. The vineyards cultivated by Gualdo del Re are situated at an altitude of about one hundred metres above sea level, on soils composed of clay, stone and silt, which are essential for giving the wine notable concentration and compact tannins. The winery's aim is to enhance the vocation of these lands for Bordeaux varieties, translating the characteristics of the soil into a red wine with a rigorous character and clear aromatic definition.
How it is produced
The production process involves fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature to carefully manage extraction. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood, an essential step that rounds out the taste and gives the tannins a silky quality. Afterwards, the wine rests in new and second-use barrels for about fifteen months, gradually acquiring greater balance on the palate. The maturation process concludes with ageing in the bottle for at least twelve months, ensuring proper harmony before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Born in Suvereto at the Gualdo del Re winery, founded in 1953, the Cabraia Toscana Rosso IGT masterfully enhances the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties. Created by oenologist Barbara Tamburini, this wine is aged for 15 months in new and second-use barriques and for a further year in the bottle. Celebrated by the most prestigious industry guides, it offers an experience of absolute elegance. Its smooth tannic structure is complemented by a persistent finish, releasing seductive aromas of blackberry and blueberry, enriched by refined hints of vanilla and cocoa.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1953
- Oenologist: Barbara Tamburini
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 27
The transition occurred whilst continuing along the path of excellence undertaken by Barbara Tamburini who, in the meantime, has become one of the most famous and recognised enologists in Italy and abroad.
The new business development program includes the restoration of some vineyards and the purchase of new plots. The recently acquired plots would be planted with massal selections of traditional varieties that resulted from extensive studies and analysis.
At the same time, modernization was organized for Il Ristorante, Il Casale and, especially, the Cellar, whose technical unit would be employed for a wider vineyard rationalization. Read more
| Name | Gualdo del Re Toscana Cabraia 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Gualdo del Re |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Suvereto at the Gualdo del Re winery, founded in 1953, the Cabraia Toscana Rosso IGT masterfully enhances the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties. Created by oenologist Barbara Tamburini, this wine is aged for 15 months in new and second-use barriques and for a further year in the bottle. Celebrated by the most prestigious industry guides, it offers an experience of absolute elegance. Its smooth tannic structure is complemented by a persistent finish, releasing seductive aromas of blackberry and blueberry, enriched by refined hints of vanilla and cocoa. |
| Origin | Suvereto (Livorno), Toscana |
| Soil composition | Clay, stone and silt |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in barriques |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. |
| Aging | Aged in new and second-use barriques for about 15 months; minimum bottle ageing of 12 months before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |