Il Borro Toscana: Organic Tuscan Wines from Valdarno di Sopra
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Born from "a timeless act of faith," Il Borro produces elegant Tuscan wines that transport you to the heart of the region. The family-run estate is rooted in history and guided by authenticity, with sustainability and tradition at the core of every decision.
Founder Ferruccio Ferragamo purchased the thousand-year-old medieval village in 1993 after falling in love with its history and natural beauty. Since then the family has restored the hamlet, villas and farms of the area, with respect for the past as their guide. Today the next generation manages the estate: Ferruccio's son Salvatore leads as CEO, and his daughter Vittoria oversees all agricultural projects.
In 2012 the Ferragamo family began converting Il Borro into a cutting-edge organic and eco-sustainable estate. Of its 1,100 hectares, only 8% is devoted to grapes and 19% to agricultural crops. The remaining 73% is forest, key to promoting and protecting the area's biodiversity.
The estate was officially declared organic in 2015 and now has a negative carbon footprint, thanks to CO2-absorbing ecosystems, a rooftop water recovery system, solar panels and other biodynamic activities. Beyond wine, it fosters ancient olive groves, organic horticulture and arable land. These practices reflect a philosophy grounded in authenticity, respect for the environment, preserving cultural traditions and enhancing local expertise.
Valdarno di Sopra has a centuries-old history of producing fine wines. In 1716 Grand Duke Cosmio III marked it as one of four areas of high-quality wine production, one of the first such distinctions in the world. The Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC appellation was declared in 2011. Il Borro carries on this legacy with award-winning wines.
Each varietal is planted on its optimal soil, from rich earth studded with sea fossils to sandstone bedrock or mixed sandy clay. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and even Chardonnay can thrive with the ideal drainage and composition of each terroir. During the growing season, days run warm but nights stay cool, which preserves the natural acidity of the grapes and produces well-structured wine. The vines sit on the Val d'Arno foothills of Mount Pratomagno, with optimal sun exposure for full-bodied wines.
Attention to detail starts in the vineyard. Grapes are handpicked into 10 kg cases and refrigerated overnight to preserve the aromas. An optical device sorts them, and only the best go into stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation lasts 2 days at 10°C (50°F) and 10 days at 25-28°C (77-82°F). The wines then macerate with the skins for 20-30 days to extract color, flavor and tannin, and age separately in French oak by single parcels or vineyards before the final blend.
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