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Looking for another grape varietal to add to your Wine Century Club list, why not give this huge Italian a try. The 2001 Ruffino Romitorio Di Santedame is a huge blend of Colorino 60% and Merlot 40%. Its deep ruby color and nose of cherries, and plums gives way to a blackberry, current, tobacco and licorice pallet with a well balanced finish.
Probably originating from a native wild grape, Colorino is known for its deep color and makes an outstanding blending grape. It is used throughout Tuscany. This is a 90 pointer, but at a price point of over 50 dollars (as high as 70 at retail) this one doesn't have a good QPR.
