Ruffino Romitorio Di Santedame 2004

Winemaker's Notes Deep ruby red in color, with violet hues. Intense and complex, Romitorio di Santedame displays a fragrant nose of black currants, cranberries and raspberries, with earthier notes of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. A structured palate with balanced tannins, acidity, and fresh fruit flavors lead into a lingering finish of strawberries, coffee, hazelnuts, and mint chocolate. 60% Colorino, 40% Merlot Critical Acclaim WE92 Wine Enthusiast - "Romitorio di Santedame is Ruffino€™s top wine. It is a big, plump wine and is almost too thick and powerful in places, making it well suited to succulent cuts of red meat. But it€™s hard not to love its extraction, sophisticated mouthfeel and blockbuster tannins. Drink after 2010. "