The Ziobaffa Toscana is made from grapes organically grown in the Poggio al Casone vineyard, 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah. Visually this wine is a black hole - no light gets through at all. Aromas of black berries, plums and currants are soaked in a savory setting of cigars and spice. The palate is fresh and lively, with enough tannins for anything Bolognaise, for sure. You might even grill a steak for it. Dark fruit flavors are laced with a leathery licorice layer that does not disappoint.
I paired it with an amazing cheese by Italian cheesemaker Beppino Occelli, Occelli al Barolo. After nine months of aging, the wheel is coated with a Barolo grape must, then soaked for two months with another wine called Langa Marc. The Sangiovese fits nicely with the Nebbiolo influence of the cheese. It also plays very well with Occelli’s Testun al Foglie di Castagno, which is wrapped in chestnut leaves.
The Ziobaffa Toscana is made from grapes organically grown in the Poggio al Casone vineyard, 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah. Visually this wine is a black hole - no light gets through at all. Aromas of black berries, plums and currants are soaked in a savory setting of cigars and spice. The palate is fresh and lively, with enough tannins for anything Bolognaise, for sure. You might even grill a steak for it. Dark fruit flavors are laced with a leathery licorice layer that does not disappoint.
I paired it with an amazing cheese by Italian cheesemaker Beppino Occelli, Occelli al Barolo. After nine months of aging, the wheel is coated with a Barolo grape must, then soaked for two months with another wine called Langa Marc. The Sangiovese fits nicely with the Nebbiolo influence of the cheese. It also plays very well with Occelli’s Testun al Foglie di Castagno, which is wrapped in chestnut leaves.
2 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016
Light, Dry, acidic.
Leather and dark fruit
Great clearance find!
Light, Dry, acidic.
Leather and dark fruit
Great clearance find!
Mar 16th, 2017
Tuscany, Italy
