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La Pietra Chardonnay Toscana IGT - 2003 - Cassa Legno - Tenute del Cabreo - Folonari 2003

Name: La Pietra Chardonnay Toscana IGT - 2003 - Cassa Legno - Tenute del Cabreo - Folonari
Brand: Folonari
SKU: Folonari-35005/03
Price: 84.38 EUR
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Chardonnay · Tuscany I.G.T. · 75 cl · 2003

-21%

84,38 €

Recommended price: 106,98 €

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Technical information

Producer	Folonari
Name	Tuscany I.G.T.
Variety	Chardonnay
Vintage	2003
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Chamomile; dried tea; honey; sage; medicinal herbs; citron; lemon
Vinification method	Initial fermentation in steel; racking to wood mid-process
Region	Tuscany
Country	Italy
Type	Supertuscan white
Aging	About 24 months in tonneau
Type of cask	Tonneau
Color	Brilliant straw yellow
Recommended consumption	Up to 15 years
Pairing	White meat; fish; first courses

Descrizione

La Pietra Chardonnay 2003, produced by Tenute del Cabreo in collaboration with Folonari, is a Toscana IGT white wine presented in a wooden case. The 2003 vintage gives the wine a mature profile: it shows a deep straw color, and on the nose offers delicate notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, floral hints and a mineral trace that balances its substance. The palate is rounded, medium-bodied, with good structure and a saline finish that preserves balance and invites further sips. Persistence is pleasant and the sensations in the glass evolve with aeration, revealing more complex nuances over time.

It pairs well with more structured fish dishes, white meats and soft cheeses; it can accompany flavorful courses without overpowering them. Serve chilled, around 8–10 °C, and decant or open in advance if you wish the wine to fully express itself in the glass. These tasting suggestions are a cautious guide to appreciate a historic label of Tuscan production signed by Folonari.

The winery

Folonari – Winery in Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)

Discover the story and wines of Folonari.

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.

Region: Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)

Country: Italia

Founded: 2000

Grapes: 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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

The "Vinitaly Territory Ambassador" award was presented to Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute.