Ruffino Modus Toscana 2019 750ml
Intense ruby red. Intense and intriguing with a complex bouquet of blackberries and established flowers that evolves into cinnamon and clove notes. A rich and enduring wine, with soft tannins and an impressive structure. Blend: 39% Sangiovese, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot
Critical Acclaim
94 James Suckling
Aromas of crushed stones, dark berries and blueberries follow through to a medium to full body with creamy tannins and a medium-chewy finish. Chocolate at the end. Sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Two or three years of bottle age will bring this around nicely. Drink after 2024.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of 44% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the 2019 Modus is a very contemporary wine with soft extraction, lots of dark fruit and gentle tannins spread over a full-bodied style. You get sunshine and warm Tuscany in the glass, and although this blend of grapes tells you less about its territory, it gives you a generous glass to pair with grilled meats. Black cherry is followed by pencil shaving, sweet earth and barbecue spice. Only the 15% alcohol content is a little too much. Best After 2022
90 Wine Spectator
This red is turning the corner, its lush fruit mellowing to soft flavors of black cherry and plum, with a supporting cast of fruitcake, chocolate, eucalyptus and spices. Firmly structured, showing dusty tannins on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2029. 16,131 cases imported.
Description
Intense ruby red. Intense and intriguing with a complex bouquet of blackberries and established flowers that evolves into cinnamon and clove notes. A rich and enduring wine, with soft tannins and an impressive structure. Blend: 39% Sangiovese, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot
Critical Acclaim
94 James Suckling
Aromas of crushed stones, dark berries and blueberries follow through to a medium to full body with creamy tannins and a medium-chewy finish. Chocolate at the end. Sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Two or three years of bottle age will bring this around nicely. Drink after 2024.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of 44% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the 2019 Modus is a very contemporary wine with soft extraction, lots of dark fruit and gentle tannins spread over a full-bodied style. You get sunshine and warm Tuscany in the glass, and although this blend of grapes tells you less about its territory, it gives you a generous glass to pair with grilled meats. Black cherry is followed by pencil shaving, sweet earth and barbecue spice. Only the 15% alcohol content is a little too much. Best After 2022
90 Wine Spectator
This red is turning the corner, its lush fruit mellowing to soft flavors of black cherry and plum, with a supporting cast of fruitcake, chocolate, eucalyptus and spices. Firmly structured, showing dusty tannins on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2029. 16,131 cases imported.
