Ruffino Toscana Romitorio di Santedame 2003 (750ml) Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Ruffino Toscana Romitorio di Santedame 2003 (750ml) Montepulciano d'AbruzzoWinemaker Notes Grape varieties: 60% Colorino, 40% Merlot Deep ruby red in color, with violet hues. Intense and complex, Romitorio de Santedame displays a voluptuous nose of black currant, cranberries and raspberries, highlighted by notes of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. This impressive bouquet is echoed on the palate, where strong but velvety tannins complement the intense fruit character. Beautifully structured, the tannins, alcohol, acidity, and

the Brotte Family are the owner and vintner of three distinct terroirs and family domains in the southern Rhone Valley

This process gives the wine freshness and subtle oak notes

opting instead for the gentle influence of

cherry and raspberry that build through the lingering finish

Full-bodied with ripe

Bottled: January 18

James Suckling

Serve well-chilled as an aperitif or mix with fresh ingredients for a signature sparkling wine cocktail

aging was carried out in 50% barrels and 50% amphorae

100% Tempranillo from gentler slopes

and wild cherries with slightly spicy undertones

A wonderfully textured and vibrant Chardonnay displaying the best of Carneros