Pooneet K

8.9

Haven’t had much from Ruffino. Not bad at all, but definitely was hoping for a bit more fruit expression and some better acid on the finish. A bit dusty. — 14 days ago

Ainsley

9.2

Exceptional, earthy, red fruit, delicious finish, great balance and length. Robust tannins. Really enjoyed this one. — a month ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Second time drinking this vintage and still love it 😍. Silky smooth, deep and complex...so much to enjoy here. Such an impressive wine! — 20 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.2

Solid and enjoyable sangiovese. Paired well with lamb. — 18 days ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed with a simple meal of pasta all’arrabbiata and over the course of a few hours. The 2021 pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, orange bitters, exotic spices, black tea, black licorice, some dried green herbs and gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and lithe in body. I’ve long been a fan of Fèlsina fan and their Chianti Classico and Riserva especially so. When it’s a great vintage like 2021? Back up the truck. These will drink well through 2031 with ease. I can’t wait to try the CCR! — 22 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Blockbuster that will score higher in a couple of years. New oak is very prominent, as well as the fruit and the tannins. This one needs time to get it all together but… superb wine! — 13 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium ruby , bright with a wide ruby rim . Restrained and focused at first , red cherry , pine , iris and wet slate , with fresh sage and rosemary . On the palate very elegant and again restrained , the spicy red cherry , raspberry , rosemary , sage and thyme notes , with good backbone from fresh acidity , saline hints . Tannins are quite elegant and though present are very fine . Medium , sour cherry stained length. Overall perhaps doesn’t have the complexity or structure of the 2019 but this is a very refined , elegant wine , as one would expect. This is actually enjoyable now due to the sweet fine tannins but will no doubt age well and improve over the next 10-15 years — a month ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Deep ruby in color; cherries, dried herbs, and tabacco on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like tart cherries, oregano, and crushed gravel. Leslie, Jason, and Nellie say it's ok. Dante likes it. I love it. — 15 days ago

with Jason, Nellie and 1 other

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine has a dark garnet color in the glass, with a bit of brick red around the edge. Dark fruit dominates the nose, with aromas of cherry, black cherry and plum. Notes of tar, anise and sage adorning the fruit. The palate offers a savory mix of minerals, spices and cedar. The acidity is brisk and the tannins are firm. A medium-length finish highlights the savory aspect of the wine. It is a very smooth sip considering the 15% alcohol. — 6 days ago

Ted

9.3

Smooth. Some cinnamon and cedar. Well made with soft edges. — 3 days ago

with Jeni