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Community Tasting Notes 42
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jjlobi Does not like this wine: 82 points
March 9, 2024 - Expected so much more. Got a little smoother after opening for hours but still not a pleasant taster for me. Disappointing.
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eyewino Does not like this wine: 89 points
December 11, 2023 - Pop and pour. Sangiovese 37%, Merlot 32%, Cabernet Sauvignon 31%. Deep ruby in the glass with a thin pink transition and a watery rim. Nose hits hard with cedar, dark fruits, deep plumb, and sassafras. Full-bodied, medium minus acidity, palate of licorice, dark fruit, and...cork? Heavy coating tannins. Medium length finish.
Admittedly, I am not a fan of super Tuscans. I find Cab Sauv easily dominates anything it is blended with. This wine is what I expected - heavy, tannic, brooding, and monolithic. Not much change on the second evening. I'm sure many people will enjoy it more than I do. To me, it tastes like it could be from anywhere. It overwhelmed my charcuterie board. Not recommended now through 2027. -
denniswdern@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 points
November 27, 2023 - Deep ruby color. Pronounced aromas of black fruit (cherry, blackberry), iron and licorice. Medium acidity and tannins; high alcohol. Full bodied. Pronounced flavors of those black fruits and licorice, charred wood and dried fruit. Long finish.
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BuckeyeBenS Does not like this wine: 83 points
October 25, 2023 - Not my favorite.
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hoservin wrote: 91 points
September 22, 2023 - Coravin by the glass. Nose of blackberry, currant, cedar, chocolate and bak8ng spice. Ripe black fruit, cedar, chocolate, spice and drying tannins on the palate. Finishes with good length. Medium to full bodied. Served with asparagus, pancetta pasta.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Ruffino
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Modus
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Toscana IGT
- UPC Codes 083085420307, 091882751449, 8001660104758, 8001660252459, 8001660604753
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 543 (40%)
- Consumed 822 (60%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
grilled meats and hearty Tuscan dishes, I had it with Vodka Sauce and shrimp pasta, risottoWho Likes This Wine
83% Like It 40 votes
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- ProducerRuffino
- VarietySangiovese Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- AppellationToscana IGT
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