Cabreo Borgo Capitolare Biturica
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-cooked wild boar ragu, and aged pecorino cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Tenute del Cabreo in the heart of Tuscany near Greve in Chianti, this wine is a tribute to the pioneering spirit of the Super Tuscan movement. The name 'Biturica' references the ancient Roman designation for the ancestral Cabernet grape, highlighting a bridge between classical history and modern Italian winemaking. Crafted by the renowned house of Ruffino, this blend seamlessly combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the vibrant acidity of Sangiovese. Cultivated in stony, clay-schist soils known as galestro, the vines yield concentrated fruit that undergoes aging in French oak barriques, imparting elegant notes of spice, leather, and dark chocolate to the robust dark fruit profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino is one of Tuscany's defining historic houses, instrumental in introducing classic Chianti to the international arena. Originally honored as official suppliers to the Italian royal court, the estate expanded significantly under the Folonari family before becoming the Italian flagship for Constellation Brands. Today, Ruffino oversees hundreds of hectares spanning iconic Tuscan terroirs—including Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri—as well as estates in the Veneto. Vineyard holdings feature galestro- and alberese-rich marls, limestone, and clay terraces situated at optimal elevations with warm, sun-drenched diurnal shifts. Under chief winemaker Gabriele Tacconi, viticulture emphasizes complete organic certification and rigorous biodiversity standards. The estate's stylistic identity balances traditional Tuscan structural depth with polished precision, anchored by historical benchmarks such as Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, the Gran Selezione benchmark Riserva Ducale Oro, the Super Tuscan Modus, and fresh regional expressions like Lumina Pinot Grigio.