Tenuta di Nozzole (Folonari)
Il Pareto 2020
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for 16/18 months in French oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle. |
- Identity: Toscana IGT 2020, pure Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromas and colour: notes of vanilla and wild berries; intense, deep ruby red colour
- On the palate: dry, persistent and elegant flavour, with soft, well-balanced tannins
- Vinification: steel at 28°C and 15 days maceration; 16-18 months in oak, 6 in bottle
- Pairing: roasts, game and mature cheeses. Decant for 1 hour and serve at 18-20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pareto by Tenuta di Nozzole is a Tuscan red wine of great character, a pure expression of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. In the glass, it displays an intense, deep ruby colour, opening with an elegant bouquet characterised by notes of vanilla and fragrant wild berries. On the palate, it is dry and persistent, supported by soft, well-integrated tannins. Its remarkable flavour structure promises harmonious development and longevity of up to fifteen years, making it perfect for pairing with red meats, roasts, game and mature cheeses, preferably after decanting for an hour.
Where it comes from
This red is produced in Greve in Chianti, at the heart of the prestigious Chianti Classico region. The grapes grow in the vineyards of Tenuta di Nozzole, a historic estate dating back to the 1300s and now run by the Folonari family. The rows of vines are situated at 350 metres above sea level, an ideal geographical condition to ensure a defined aromatic expression and a balanced texture. The meticulous agronomic management is based on targeted planting density and a deliberately limited average yield, aimed at preserving the absolute quality of the raw material in every bunch.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested during the second half of October. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, accompanied by about fifteen days of maceration on the skins, an essential step to achieve optimal colour extraction. A subsequent malolactic fermentation at a controlled temperature stabilises and softens the sensory components. Ageing continues for between sixteen and eighteen months in French oak barrels, culminating in a crucial six-month rest in the bottle, which gives the wine its definitive structural elegance.
History and Curiosities
Produced in the heart of Greve in Chianti on a historic estate dating back to the 1300s, Tenuta di Nozzole Il Pareto 2020 fully expresses the Folonari family's dedication to excellence. This elegant pure Cabernet Sauvignon, masterfully crafted by oenologist Marco Cervellera, blends tradition with meticulous attention to detail. Thanks to prolonged ageing in fine French oak, the wine acquires an enveloping softness and extraordinary longevity. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, it represents an authentic oenological masterpiece capable of gracing any table.
Awards
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2020
4Italian 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
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Marco Cervellera
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Tenuta di Nozzole Il Pareto 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta di Nozzole (Folonari) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in the heart of Greve in Chianti on a historic estate dating back to the 1300s, Tenuta di Nozzole Il Pareto 2020 fully expresses the Folonari family's dedication to excellence. This elegant pure Cabernet Sauvignon, masterfully crafted by oenologist Marco Cervellera, blends tradition with meticulous attention to detail. Thanks to prolonged ageing in fine French oak, the wine acquires an enveloping softness and extraordinary longevity. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, it represents an authentic oenological masterpiece capable of gracing any table. |
| Origin | Greve in Chianti (Firenze) |
| Plants per hectare | 3,000–5,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | On average 5.5 tonnes of grapes per hectare |
| Harvest | Second half of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28°C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, maceration on the skins, malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel containers, ageing in French oak and refinement in bottle |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28°C; maceration on the skins for about 15 days; malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel containers at 22–23°C; ageing 16–18 months in French oak and at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 16/18 months in French oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Year production | 400000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |