Red

Colognole Chianti Rufina (Chianti Rufina)

Colognole

Chianti Rufina · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Chianti Rufina
Appellation
Chianti Rufina
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · massas com molho de tomate · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 201289 pts

    Made of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino, this opens with blue-flower fragrance and a whiff of thyme. The savory palate delivers juicy black cherry and white pepper notes, framed by fresh acidity and firm tannins. Drink through 2022.

  • 201187 pts

    This opens with an attractive fragrance of ripe plum, violet, aromatic herb and baking spice. The straightforward palate offers dried black cherry, crushed raspberry, ground pepper and leather alongside polished tannins. Drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fr…

  • 199781 pts

    This is a big burly wine that just has too many off aromas. Heavy barnyard scents mix with tart berry and espresso elements, and although there's body here, and what seem to be basically good elements, the stable-like odors stop the show.