Avignonesi

Grifi Toscana Red Blend

9.412 ratings
9.63 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
Top Notes For
Charles Schneider

Rare? No. Nonexistent!

Rare? No. Nonexistent!

Apr 11th, 2013
Tom Weber

Pretty oxidized and has passed its prime

Pretty oxidized and has passed its prime

Jan 20th, 2021
Andrew Moore

Christmas Eve This wine with Chittlings, Collard Greens and potatoe salad. I’m not sure how or why but this Blend worked together like nothing I’ve ever had. I believe the chitterlings and wine is what pulled it together. The 1988 is peaking now but still youthful, medium to full body, plenty of fruit that’s in balance with the alcohol. What a great experience!!!

Christmas Eve This wine with Chittlings, Collard Greens and potatoe salad. I’m not sure how or why but this Blend worked together like nothing I’ve ever had. I believe the chitterlings and wine is what pulled it together. The 1988 is peaking now but still youthful, medium to full body, plenty of fruit that’s in balance with the alcohol. What a great experience!!!

Dec 25th, 2017
terry

The 2nd wine of the tasting. Also very nice

The 2nd wine of the tasting. Also very nice

Sep 23rd, 2017
Andrew Moore

Rare exceptional expression of a Tuscany gem. This wine noses with black cherries, black pepper, black currant, light tar and drinking well for a 1988. I'm loving it.

Rare exceptional expression of a Tuscany gem. This wine noses with black cherries, black pepper, black currant, light tar and drinking well for a 1988. I'm loving it.

Aug 19th, 2017
Giordana Sobel

Dried wildflowers
Dried dark fruit
Light leather
Tart cherry nose

Silky tannins well integrated
Acidity is still very powerful
Medium body
Very persistent finish and full month feel. Savory and soil finish
Nice weight and structure
Soft and smooth tannins
Textured finish

Color is still a deep dark purple

Very beautiful and drinking very well

Dried wildflowers
Dried dark fruit
Light leather
Tart cherry nose

Silky tannins well integrated
Acidity is still very powerful
Medium body
Very persistent finish and full month feel. Savory and soil finish
Nice weight and structure
Soft and smooth tannins
Textured finish

Color is still a deep dark purple

Very beautiful and drinking very well

Aug 12th, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.1

Ronnie had this 8 years ago

Ronnie had this 8 years ago

Apr 9th, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.9

Ronnie had this 11 years ago

Ronnie had this 11 years ago

Apr 7th, 2013
John Van Trijp

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Dec 29th, 2017
Jeff Foster

Jeff had this 7 years ago

Jeff had this 7 years ago

Sep 16th, 2017