Abrusco is a fairly obscure red grape variety found in Tuscany. Often considered a synonym for Colorino but is distinctly different from the widespread Colorino del Valdarno. The prestigious and historical Barone Ricasoli use a small amount of Abrusco in their 'Brolio' Chianti Classico.
"Earthy nose, with lush morello cherry, blackberries, sweet spice and tobacco. With time in the glass faint hints of grilled herb come through alongside dried flowers and forest floor. Fairly light on the palate with an attractive rusticity. Soft, lightly chewy tannin draped in dried red fruit and violets. Elegant and polished with a lengthy finish."
"Earthy nose, with lush morello cherry, blackberries, sweet spice and tobacco. With time in the glass faint hints of grilled herb come through alongside dried flowers and forest floor. Fairly light on the palate with an attractive rusticity. Soft, lightly chewy tannin draped in dried red fruit and violets. Elegant and polished with a lengthy finish."
"Earthy nose, with lush morello cherry, blackberries, sweet spice and tobacco. With time in the glass faint hints of grilled herb come through alongside dried flowers and forest floor. Fairly light on the palate with an attractive rusticity. Soft, lightly chewy tannin draped in dried red fruit and violets. Elegant and polished with a lengthy finish."
