Our Rating
Temecula Valley
Red Blend (Super Tuscan style)
Fiori di Fano represents Robert Renzoni’s flagship expression — a wine crafted to honor the family’s Italian roots while asserting Temecula Valley as a region capable of producing structured, ageworthy blends. This 2021 vintage captures both ripeness and restraint, revealing layers that will continue to integrate beautifully over time.
Robert Renzoni Vineyards has become a benchmark for Italian-inspired winemaking in Southern California. With generational roots in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Robert Renzoni carried forward his family’s legacy by establishing a Tuscan-style estate in Temecula in the early 2000s. Fiori di Fano, named for the family’s ancestral hometown of Fano, is the estate’s most prestigious bottling.
The fruit for Fiori di Fano is sourced from estate vineyards along the De Portola Wine Trail. Warm daytime temperatures balanced by evening coolness provide an ideal setting for both Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Merlot lends plushness and finesse to the final blend.
This flagship wine reflects the estate’s commitment to producing a Super Tuscan–caliber blend with both immediate appeal and long-term potential.
2021 was a strong vintage for Temecula, producing wines with both ripe fruit and structural integrity. For Fiori di Fano, the balance shows clearly, offering immediate enjoyment while promising long-term cellar life through 2039. Wine Enthusiast’s review awarded this vintage 93 Points, recognizing it among Temecula’s best.
Appearance
Deep ruby core with garnet highlights.
Aromas
Dark red cherry, caramel, and warm oak that integrates smoothly, suggesting both freshness and maturity.
Palate
Tense yet layered, with flavors of cherry, cranberry, oregano, and anise. The texture leans mildly dense, supported by firm acidity and oak-driven spice.
Finish
Persistent, with red fruit and savory herb notes lingering alongside fine-grained tannins.
The 2021 Fiori di Fano is one of Temecula Valley’s most compelling wines — an elegant, ageworthy Super Tuscan–inspired blend. Expressive now but designed for longevity, it should evolve gracefully through 2039. For visitors, it exemplifies why Robert Renzoni Vineyards remains a must-stop on the De Portola Wine Trail.
USA
Temecula Valley
Red Blend (Super Tuscan style)
14.3
Olivia Bue
30 Minutes
2027–2032
Robert Renzoni Vineyards
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