Ruffino Alauda 2021

An elegant, full-bodied wine, Alauda is a harmonious sum of its parts. Rich with varietal flavors of plum and cherry from the Merlot and layered with ripe berry flavors from the Cabernet Franc, and unique balsamic and dark chocolate notes from the Colorino. The extended oak aging process integrates the blend while providing tertiary flavors of sweet spice and soft, elegant tannins for a lingering finish. This wine will age gracefully for decades.

Pairs well with savory dishes such as Bistecca Fiorentina, Tortelli with duck sauce, Risotto with sausage and lamb shoulder as well as rich aged or peppered cheeses.

93 Points - Wine Spectator

This youthfully exuberant red exudes ripe blackberry, black cherry, fruitcake, iron and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Vibrant and well-stocked, with firm, dense tannins, this extends on the finish, where the oak spice lingers. Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2035. 

92 Points - James Suckling

An intense nose of burnt spices, toasted cedar, walnuts and ripe dark and blue fruit. Full-bodied and deep, with a firm tannin frame around a core of succulent berry fruit layered with nut and bitter spice flavors. A little chewy at the end. Try from 2026.