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La Pietra Chardonnay Toscana IGT - 1994 - Cassa Legno - Tenute del Cabreo - Folonari 1994
FolonariChardonnay 100% Tuscany IGT 75 cl 1994
$94.81−11%($126.41/ℓ)
Recommended price: $107.06
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Technical information
- Producer
- Folonari
- Name
- Tuscany IGT
- Variety
- Chardonnay 100%
- Vintage
- 1994
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Chamomile, dried tea, honey, sage, cedar, lemon peel
- Vinification method
- Soft pressing; fermentation in steel and 5 hl barrels
- Aging
- 12 months in tonneaux; at least 6 months in bottle
- Type of cask
- Toasted oak tonneaux 5 hl
- Residual sugars
- Dry
- Color
- Golden yellow
- Serving temperature
- 10-12 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 15 years from vintage
- Pairing
- Fish first courses; fish mains; white meats
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Tenute del Cabreo, hills of Panzano in Chianti
- Type
- White wine
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La Pietra Chardonnay Toscana IGT 1994 is a historic offering by Tenute del Cabreo in collaboration with Folonari, presented in a wooden case. It is a white wine made from Chardonnay and classified as Toscana IGT; the bottle in a wooden case suggests a collector orientation. The label and vintage place it among age-worthy wines, suitable for those seeking bottles with several decades of bottle evolution. This example should be considered in its entirety as a preserved product.
When serving, check the bottle's condition and proceed cautiously when opening; organoleptic characteristics may show time-related evolution, so we suggest pairings with gently structured dishes such as baked fish, white meats or soft cheeses, bearing in mind the profile may vary. Storage in a cool place with stable temperature supports the wine's residual stability. Information on production or any applied technical practices is not provided here: for further details consult the label or the seller.
When serving, check the bottle's condition and proceed cautiously when opening; organoleptic characteristics may show time-related evolution, so we suggest pairings with gently structured dishes such as baked fish, white meats or soft cheeses, bearing in mind the profile may vary. Storage in a cool place with stable temperature supports the wine's residual stability. Information on production or any applied technical practices is not provided here: for further details consult the label or the seller.
The winery
Folonari
Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)ItaliaSince 2000
A historic brand tied to an Italian winemaking family with roots in the province of Brescia; today present with estates in Tuscany and a broad portfolio of wines sold nationally and internationally.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit
- Winemaking family with documented activity dating back to the 18th–19th centuries.
- A group of estates led by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari, with five Tuscan estates and a diversified portfolio.
- Approximately 250 hectares of vineyards across the company’s estates.
- Declared production of approximately 1.2 million bottles.
- A wine portfolio featuring typical labels from the Veneto and Tuscany.
The story
The Folonari family has deep roots in the Brescia area and has been involved in wine production since the late 18th century. At the end of the 19th century the headquarters were moved to Brescia, and in the early 20th century the family acquired the historic Ruffino winery. In the 1960s Nino Folonari began a shift toward quality with the acquisition of estates in Chianti. In 2000 Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari established Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, which brings together several estates in Tuscany, while the Folonari brand offers an extensive range of table wines and appellation wines.
Production philosophy
Enhance the production areas, combine tradition and innovation, and focus on grape quality to produce wines that are distinctive and closely tied to their territory; the company's plan includes investments in the estates and attention to the diversity of terroirs.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and estates are mainly in Tuscany, with production and a presence also in north-eastern regions such as Veneto and in areas like the Collio; the company’s history begins in the Bresciano and includes references to territories around Lake Garda and beyond.
Awards and recognition
The "Vinitaly Territory Ambassador" award was presented to Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute.