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!! — 5 days ago

Brian Hearty

8.9

2007. Held up well and had nice cherry flavors. — 3 months ago

S

8.9

Smooth - Florence — 5 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.0

2016. Experimental spur of the moment pick up from a Salcha gas station wine rack. Bright lights and loaded with dust, I’m sure it was there for several years before I liberated it. My coworker smoked a rib roast and the straightforward cherry flavors in the wine paired great. Wine was surprisingly sound. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice and toasty oak. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with spice, herbs, cacao, tobacco and toasty tones from 18 months of oak aging. Full ripe tannins you can bite into, long finish ending with fruit and an earthy toasty spice character. Nice! Will age! — 7 days ago

Sharon B

9.5

Oh my this is so delicious and it was very inexpensive!! 😉 — 3 months ago

Sergio Del Rio

9.0

Was great with Zabaione! — 7 months ago

Ming L

9.3

2014 is a notoriously difficult vintage in Tuscany, but this showcases the finesses achievable in a challenging season.

The nose shows fresh cherry, red currant, pinecone, violet, and touch of leather and baking spices. Medium-to-full body on the leaner side, the plate is marked by vibrant acidity and refined silky tannins. Hint of sweetness on the long finish.

— 3 months ago

Dave

9.4

Here I go again. I'm a sucker for this wine. I bought 3 bottles today.
Listening to Cake. — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Deep ruby in color; cherries, blackberries, and graphite on the nose; high acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like cassis, black plums, and tomato leaves with a long finish. Nellie likes it, and I do too. — 6 months ago

with Nellie