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
Founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino has grown to become one of the most iconic ambassadors of Tuscan winemaking. The estate gained early prestige as an official supplier to the Italian royal court, immortalized in its flagship Riserva Ducale, first crafted in 1927 in honor of the Duke of Aosta. Today, Ruffino manages prime estate vineyards across Tuscany's premier denominations, including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Bolgheri, blending classic regional traditions with forward-thinking viticultural techniques. Renowned for its masterfully structured Sangiovese-driven red wines, vibrant Super Tuscans like Modus, and an array of expressive whites and sparkling wines, the house remains dedicated to expressing the timeless character and elegance of Italian terroir.