Tuscany Wine between $25 and $50

Bright ruby red transitioning toward garnet as the wine ages. Bouquet of cherry, plum, and spices. Full bodied, lively acidity with flavors of red fruit. Smooth and long on the finish. While very drinkable at present, this wine... Read More

The Cerbaiona, 'Grammatica' Toscana Rosso IGT has a bright ruby red color. It has intense, fruity aromas of ripe cherry, marasca cherry, small dark berry fruits, currant, blackberry, floral nuances of violet, soft spices,... Read More

94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva pours a rich ruby with a saturated magenta hue. It’s a bit reserved initially but holds onto a sunny and pure profile offering layers of blackberry coulis and a touch... Read More

95 Points James Suckling

Such beautiful aromas of freshly cut orchids, dark plums and peaches. Medium-to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a bright, linear finish. A classic Chianti Classico from this area. From organically... Read More

Showing a velvety dark and enriched appearance, the La Poderina 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is packed tight with dark fruits, baked blackberry and sweet tobacco. The bouquet delivers a lot of intensity. Indeed, the wine is rather... Read More

93 Points James Suckling
Grilled herbs, orange zest, black plums, cherries, peach stones and peppercorns on the nose. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. It’s deliciously round and fruity, yet firm, with a long and polished... Read More

92 Points James Suckling

“Plummy fruit with a well-judged stream of oak through this medium-bodied riserva. Some vanilla flavors come through on the palate, but this remains balanced overall and smooth. The tannins are well-integrated... Read More

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95 Points James Suckling

Black cherries, black bark, blackberries and lavender. Medium- to full-bodied with juicy and polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Needs four or five years to open and... Read More

In 1927, the inaugural Riserva Ducale vintage was crafted as a homage to the wine-loving Duke of Aosta. Two decades later, in 1947, Ruffino commemorated the exceptional vintage by introducing the inaugural Riserva Ducale Oro,... Read More

A complex bouquet combines floral (violet) and fruity (cherry, wild berries, plum) notes with spicy hints of tobacco and cloves, leading to an intense eucalyptus finish. A well-balanced palate with delicate tannins, vibrant Sangiovese... Read More

The Rosso di Montalcino is aged for 9 months in wood before bottling. Once again it is a floral, fruity and happy wine and can bridge the gap in complexity; good as a wine with snacks, yet able to take the solemnity of a heavier... Read More

91 Points James Suckling
A solid, balanced and intense Chianti Classico with aromas of sweet cherries, raspberries and sweet spices. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Solid core of red berries at the center, with a refined... Read More