The 2011 Chianti Rufina is a tasty red wine that makes a great first impression. This is a very detail-oriented expression that shows fine points of dusty minerality, pencil shavings and crushed brimstone. Red-fruit layers add an attractive sense of tension and energy that accompanies the wine over the palate. It's one of my personal favorites thanks also to the sheer silkiness of its texture. This is an excellent value.