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GOURMET

T  his piece of paradise             Tuscany is a region rich in genuine  terrain: San Giovese, Merlot, Syrah,
   has been kept alive               flavors and aromas, as well as the   and Cabernet Sauvignon: wines of
   by the geniality and              birthplace of fine wine, olive oil   a deep ruby color with flashes of
   passion of Ferruccio              and delicious artisanal bread. At    violet, with a scent of woodlands
Ferragamo, who I was lucky to        Il Borro we tasted amazing wines     and spices.
have met many years ago, and         and dishes, within this beautiful    One of the best ‘Super Tuscans’ that
who, along with his son Salvatore,   property, located at the foot of     mixes perfectly with ripe cheese,
has undertaken the great effort of   the Pratomagno and between the       pasta and meat. www.casabeard.
rebuilding and maintaining the       rolling hills along the river Arno.  com
patrimony of Il Borro, where they    In the Il Borro vineyard Tuscan and
invite us every year to enjoy their  French grapes adapt to the diverse
Tuscan paradise.

“Today, those that visit Il Borro live the great experience of a Renaissance picture
                                                        that has been brought back to life.”

                                                                                                            -Salvatore Ferragamo

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