Always a great value wine, this vintage offers cherry, blackberry, tobacco leaf and sage aromas, followed up by a palate that brings linear translation of flavors with full body and food friendly acidity. Add a long finish, wide availability and a discounted price under eight dollars and you’ve got a "go-to" wine for lots of occasions. A Platinum Award winner at the 2014 Sommelier Challenge.
Ruffino, Chianti DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
By Rich Cook