February 16, 2017

REVIEW: RUFFINO MODUS

 Tuscany is a wine region famous for its beauty and tradition. But one wine breaks the rules of the region, creating a blend that is anything but traditional. That wine is the Super Tuscan, a term you may have encountered while pursuing the menu of a fancy Italian restaurant or steakhouse, or heard from a wine friend who fancies themselves a bit of a collector. These are often age-worthy, delicious wines intended for heartier fare. They utilize not only indigenous grapes, such as Sangiovese, but also those that hail from outside of the boot, such as Merlot and Cabernet. And sometimes the makers of these wines may forgo Italian grapes altogether.