Taste: Entry is marked by a creamy mouthfeel with velvety notes of peach and tonic water

Mulled Wine: The blackcurrant and spice notes pair naturally with cinnamon

following Croatia's accession to the European Union in 2013

it sits above most competitors in both complexity and price tier

Multiple gold medals — including Mundus Vini Gold for the 2021 vintage and Concurso Bacchus Gold for the 2019 — confirm its quality is not vintage-dependent

Ruffino Alauda 2019 barbaresco Taste: Entry is marked byRuffino Alauda 2019 is a limited production Super Tuscan red blend from Tuscany, Italy, bottled at 14. 2% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 91 points by Wine Enthusiast, this estate driven cuve represents the top tier of the Ruffino portfolio, blending 45% Cabernet Franc, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Colorino sourced exclusively from the vineyards of Tenuta Poggio Casciano. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 2% Origin: Tuscany, Italy Vintage: 2019 Estate: