John Szabo, MS

A rather dark and meaty version of Chianti Rufina, earthy and leathery, featuring slightly raisined fruit and smoked...

Michael Godel

From the Chianti Ruffina appellation which is a bit of an island/outlier in the grand scheme of things Chianti. It...

David Lawrason

This pours with surprisingly deep colour, and has equally surprising ripeness and weight. The nose shows generous...

It's only wine but I like it

As John, David and Michael point out, this Chianti (from Rufina) is darker and riper than most. However, while flavours lean a bit more to the dark fruit spectrum, there is still enough Sangiovese character for Chianti lovers like myself. Good acidity and tannin on the finish along with a bit of oak, but nothing to detract. Fine value. Tasted July 2019.

Basciano Chianti Rufina 2016