Ruffino Alauda - 750ML cordon negro We prune our Merlot vines

We prune our Merlot vines heavily and drop fruit several times during the growing season so that each cluster of grapes has rich concentration and good structure

Aging on the lees with French and American oak adds the finishing touches to its buttery profile

its flavor strikes the perfect balance between agave

established his own Maison (estate) in Cognac

this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has concentrated blueberry and strawberry flavors with an intermingling of caramel

Ruffino Alauda - 750ML cordon negro We prune our Merlot vinesAn elegant, full bodied wine, Alauda is a harmonious sum of its parts. Rich with varietal flavors of plum and cherry from the Merlot and layered with ripe berry flavors from the Cabernet Franc, and unique balsamic and dark chocolate notes from the Colorino. The extended oak aging process integrates the blend while providing tertiary flavors of sweet spice and soft, elegant tannins for a lingering finish. This wine will age gracefully for decades. A