The 2019 Tenute Del Cabreo Il Borgo is a proprietary blend from the Tuscany region of Italy. This red wine, produced by Tenute Del Cabreo, is bottled with a cork and has an alcohol content of 14.5%. The wine has garnered positive reviews from notable critics, reflecting its commendable quality.
James Suckling, reviewing for jamessuckling.com on January 5, 2023, awarded the wine a score of 93. He described it as having "aromas of cherries and raspberries, toasted spices and cocoa with hints of peanuts and sesame." Suckling also noted the presence of "wet earth and dried herbs" in the bouquet. On the palate, he found the wine to be medium- to full-bodied with a "creamy texture and fine, polished tannins." Suckling highlighted the wine's refined and rounded nature, featuring "delicate fruit as well as chocolate and walnuts," and concluded with a "silky finish." He suggested that while the wine is attractive now, it would be even better after 2024.
Similarly, Wine Enthusiast gave the 2019 Tenute Del Cabreo Il Borgo a score of 93 in their December 31, 2023 review. Danielle Callegari, writing for Wine Enthusiast, praised the wine's complex nose, which includes "dark fruit and chocolate, then damp soil, leaves and underbrush" with a "final smoky hint of campfire." She described the palate as featuring earth and heat, with "more chocolaty and even nutty undertones, girded by solid but refined tannins."
Both reviews emphasize the wine's intricate flavor profile and well-balanced structure, while highlighting its potential for further improvement with age. The 2019 Tenute Del Cabreo Il Borgo stands out for its combination of fruity, earthy, and nutty elements, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts of Italian red wines.