Masterclass · Two estates, seven vintages
Tuscany, where Cabernet defies time
Seven historic vintages, two Tuscan estates and a dinner exploring how Cabernet Sauvignon evolves over time. A masterclass for just ten guests, with dinner and wine tasting at €80 per person.
- The date
- At the table
- Osteria de l'Umbreleèr · Cicognolo (Cremona)
- The price
- €80per person · dinner and wine tasting
places available
The tasting journey
Two interpretations of Cabernet.
01 · With the starters
Cortaccio
Villa Cafaggio
- 2000
- 1999
- 1990
02 · With pasta and the main course
Il Pareto
Tenuta di Nozzole
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1993
Reservations and confirmation
Your place at the table.
10 places available
Reserve
Reserve by calling Osteria de l'Umbreleèr on +39 0372 830509 or by messaging me on WhatsApp, stating the number of guests. The counter on this page shows the remaining places.
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An evening around one table
Time in the glass. Stories at the table.
We will meet in a private dining room at Osteria de l'Umbreleèr, reserved exclusively for the evening: ten guests and me, sharing wine, stories and discoveries around one table.
We will begin with a short presentation using images, audio and video to introduce Villa Cafaggio and Tenuta di Nozzole, their history and the places where the wines originate.
The tasting will unfold in two stages: first the three Cortaccio vintages alongside the starters, then the four Il Pareto vintages with the pasta and main course. We will explore the differences between vintages and follow the wines as they develop in the glass.
I will join you at dinner to guide the tasting personally, discuss the individual bottles and answer your questions. There will be time and space to share what we discover together.
Ten guests, seven vintages and the pleasure of discovering them together.
Beyond the programme
The estates behind the labels.
Four authentic photographs introduce the places behind the wines, followed by historic labels and archival accounts.
Panzano in Chianti · Conca d’Oro
Villa Cafaggio
Cortaccio
Cafaggio lies among vines and olive groves in Panzano’s Conca d’Oro, within Chianti Classico. Cortaccio expresses its interpretation of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The estate · Official website ↗The historic labels
What the vintages tell us.
The archival notes describe the wine at the time. We will explore how the evening’s bottles have evolved together in the glass.
Cortaccio · 2000 Cortaccio
2000
Historical review
The 2006 review highlighted blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and integrated oak, with a full palate and a long finish.
Munskänkarna · 03/2006
Cortaccio · 1999 Cortaccio
1999
Historical review
The 2003 review focused on dark berries, earthy notes and oak, a juicy palate and clearly defined tannins.
Apéritif · 20.02.2003
Cortaccio · 1990 Cortaccio
1990
The tasting focus
The oldest Cortaccio vintage in our vertical. The tasting will explore its evolution and the balance shaped by time in bottle.
Illustrative reconstruction of the historical label.
Greve in Chianti · Toscana
Tenuta di Nozzole
Il Pareto
At Greve in Chianti, Nozzole has belonged to the Folonari family since 1971. Il Pareto brings Cabernet Sauvignon alongside the estate’s Sangiovese tradition.
The estate · Official website ↗The historic labels
What the vintages tell us.
The archival notes describe the wine at the time. We will explore how the evening’s bottles have evolved together in the glass.
Il Pareto · 1998 Il Pareto
1998
Producer’s historical notes
The historical notes describe small red fruits and integrated oak: a full, velvety profile, soft tannins and a lingering finish.
Tenute Folonari · 1998
Il Pareto · 1997 Il Pareto
1997
Producer’s historical notes
Spring frost and strong summer sunshine marked the vintage. The notes recall ripe and compote fruit, full body and fine, concentrated tannins.
Tenute Folonari · 1997
Il Pareto · 1996 Il Pareto
1996
Producer’s historical notes
Following September rain, the producer emphasised elegant tannins: harmonised fruit and oak, with a dense, rounded tannic texture.
Tenute Folonari · 1996
Il Pareto · 1993 Il Pareto
1993
Producer’s historical notes
A cool, relatively dry summer encouraged tannin concentration in Cabernet. The historical notes emphasise the balance between tannin and acidity.
Tenute Folonari · 1993