it sits above most competitors in both complexity and price tier

Its partial malolactic character gives it enough body to drink on its own without feeling thin

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

a town in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco known for iron-rich red clay soils that produce sweeter

Josh Reserve tends toward a slightly more restrained oak profile and draws from Paso Robles or North Coast rather than Napa

Ruffino Alauda 2019 barbaresco it sits above most competitorsRuffino 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: