Borgo Saletta

Vinification & tasting notes

The Borgo Saletta is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Merlot adds fruit aromatics and suppleness, and the focus is on producing fine tannins in order to provide more immediate drinkability. This wine is a true expression of the whole estate, encompassing all vineyard sites through its diverse blend. The Borgo Saletta is aged for just under a year in barrels that have already seen 1-2 years of use for the cellaring of Saletta, contributing complexity without the more marked definition of new oak. The first vintage was 2004, which incorporated Sangiovese rather than Merlot, still used to this day. Earlier vintages can benefit from a 5-10 year cellaring cycle.

Information

Awards

Mundus Vini 2014
Borgo Saletta 2008
Gold Medal

FISAR 2014
Borgo Saletta 2008
First Place

Mostra Nazionale Vini Pramaggiore Veneto, 48 Concorso Nazionale dei Vini DOCG-DOC-IGT 2009
Borgo Saletta 2005
Gold Medal

IWSC 2009
Borgo Saletta 2004
Silver Medal (best in class)

IWSC 2011
Borgo Saletta 2006
Silver Medal

DWWA 2009
Borgo Saletta 2004
Over £10 commended

IWSC 2009
Borgo Saletta 2005
Gold Medal

DWWA 2009
Borgo Saletta 2005
Over £10 commended

9th Annual “Selezione dei Vini di Toscana", Tuscan Regional Commission 2010
Borgo Saletta 2005
Diploma di Merito -commended

10th Annual “Selezione dei Vini di Toscana", Tuscan Regional Commission 2011
Borgo Saletta 2006
Diploma di Merito -commended

Sommelier Wine Awards 2012
Borgo Saletta 2006
Silver Medal

IWSC 2012
Borgo Saletta 2008
Bronze Medal

IWSC 2013
Borgo Saletta 2009
Bronze Medal

Mundus Vini 2013
Borgo Saletta 2007
Silver Medal