Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

In 1877, Illario and Leopoldo Ruffino laid the foundations of their dream to make Italian wines from the heart of Tuscany. Medium Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice, blend of 80% Sangiovese with rest Merlot and Cab Sauv. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with tobacco, pepper and earthy cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced soft drying tannins on a smooth medium+ finish. Grab some Italian food and enjoy the great value wine. Consistent quality, a Fav!! — 2 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Every year the pop and pour drinkability of this blend gets better! This year the blend is 60% Mourvedere 25% Grenache and 15% Syrah. My appreciation for the less common primary grape varietals has escalated by Monte de Oro’s wise blending and aging techniques. The nose is slightly shy. The palate is a pleasantly unique balanced combination of fruit and earthy components - with a touch of lingering spice. A near perfect balance of juicy acidity and soft tannins that makes this approachable for most. — 3 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Consistently very good. Approachable on opening with flavor and complexity similar to prior years but overall smoother this vintage. — 5 months ago

Coleman

9.2

Smoked peppercorns — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Excellent pop and pour drinkability with bold and complex fruit and spice full bodied flavor. Enjoyed on a warm early spring evening on the patio. — 2 months ago

Rich Bluth

9.0

excellent old world expression. 12% abv. very Spanish — 4 months ago

zach Hatfield

9.0

Pretty dry not bad for a cheaper wine — 6 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.0

Wonderful nose. Velvety in the pallet with a nice finish. Not a big Pinot Noir person, but this is great. Enjoying it with fish and shrimp at Roy’s in Maui. — 2 months ago

Jonas Hartz

9.3

Old world Rioja — 3 months ago

K. Ross

9.3

16% abv. Blend of 35% Syrah 65% Zin. Beautiful. Slightly past prime or prime! Glad it was opened now. — 5 months ago