Fattoria di Grignano Salicaria, Toscana Rosso (Merlot Blend) | 2008

Located just east of Florence within the Chianti Rufina area, Fattoria di Grignano is a very old estate (dating back to the Bronze Age). Today, the Inghirami family of Borgo Sansepolcro, one of the most well-known names in Italian textile-fashion, oversee a whopping 600 hectares, with 50 dedicated to viticulture. Solicaria is a Merlot-forward blend which shows how unknown, little Super Tuscan wines can age marvelously well. Filled with dark red fruits, forest herbs, and truffled earth, this is a great value for those seeking personality over power. ~Allegra A