The 2015 Taffetà is a pure expression of Colorino, and like its name suggests, the grape brings forth a dark and saturated color. In fact, Colorino is traditionally blended with Sangiovese and other indigenous grapes of Tuscany to improve the appearance of those wines. This monovarietal expression delivers an inky color and a rather neutral bouquet with black fruit and mild spice. There is plenty of power, richness and concentration here, spread over a medium to full-bodied texture. Fattoria Poggiopiano has done a great job of taming the wild side of this native grape.

A pure expression of Colorino, the 2012 Taffetà (with a mere 1,500 bottles produced) is a thick and darkly saturated red wine with an inky dark appearance. The Colorino grape is more about color saturation and richness than it is about aromas per se, although you do get chiseled blackberry tones followed by tar, spice and road asphalt. The wine shows soft tannins followed by thick, loosely knit textural extraction. If you have never tried Colorino in its pure state, this wine is a great place to start.