In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: cassis, graphite, violet, sweet cedar

Palate: blackcurrant, iron, polished oak, tobacco

Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan from Selvapiana, Cabernet-led Toscana IGT from Rufina vineyards.

What it pairs with

  • Rib of beef, dry-aged Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
    Cabernet weight for dry-aged beef.
  • Rack of lamb with rosemary
    Bordeaux structure and lamb fat.
  • Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
    Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.

History

Fornace is Selvapiana's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan Toscana IGT, first vintage 2003 from the Rufina estate.

  1. 2003 — First Fornace vintage

Facts

Producer
Fattoria Selvapiana
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (30%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
20 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 30 to 45 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Scores

  • Vinous 92 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cabernet franc cabernet sauvignon dry firm tannin full body hidden gem high acid medium term mood bold mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red super tuscan
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