Ruffino, Toscana Rosso (Italy) 2012

Dec 17, 2015

By Paul Lukacs

A blend of Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (25% each), this is an intensely flavored, medium-bodied wine, with both ripe and dried fruit flavors enhanced by a dry, dusty typically Tuscan finish.  It very much tastes of its origin, and while not inexpensive, outperforms many more internationally styled northern Italian reds.  An impressive effort.

Country / Region

Italy

Appellation

Toscana Rosso

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2012

Score

92

Price

US $ 25.00

Producer

Ruffino