Ruffino
Ruffino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2021
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | Ageing lasts for 30 months, including 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels for the Sangiovese and barriques and tonneaux for the Merlot and Cabernet S. The blended wine then rests in concrete and for at least 3 months in the bottle. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2021 |
| Color | Ruby red with garnet reflections. |
| Perfume | The nose is dominated by intense notes of cherry, plum and violet, which open up a much more complex bouquet with hints of eucalyptus, coffee beans and black pepper. |
| Taste | A wine of great structure with elegant, velvety tannins supported by good acidity. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Riserva Ducale Oro represents the identity of the Castellina in Chianti subzone, an elegant and structured wine. Riserva Ducale Oro anticipates the concept of Gran Selezione: it was created in 1947 as a further selection of Riserva Ducale, Chianti Classico Riserva. Produced entirely on the Ruffino estates of Gretole and Santedame in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti. One in four bottles of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione opened worldwide is Riserva Ducale Oro.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
90/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1877
- Oenologist: Gabriele Tacconi
- Bottles produced: 26.000.000
- Hectares: 600
The company produces and sells more than thirty million bottles across forty labels, most of which come from Tuscany’s historic denominations such as Chianti, Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, in addition to the production of Prosecco and Pinot Grigio in Veneto.
Ruffino grows grapes in over 600 hectares of vineyards across eight estates: six in Tuscany – Poggio Casciano, Montemasso, Santedame, Gretole, La Solatia and Greppone Mazzi – two in Veneto: Cà del Duca and La Duchessa.
Ruffino was established in Pontassieve in 1877, near Florence. The main headquarters is still located on the same premises, which have been extended, modernized and equipped with innovative technology over the years, without ever losing sight of the company’s history and attachment to the local area.
The value produced by the Ruffino Group in 2019 exceeded 130 million euro.
The export revenue is significant: Ruffino is distributed worldwide due to a structured and well-developed commercial network.
Since 2011, the company has been part of Constellation Brands, an American market leader in the beer, wine & spirits sector. Read more
| Name | Ruffino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ruffino |
| Origin | The grapes come from the best vineyards of the Gretole and Santedame estates located in the heart of Castellina in Chianti |
| Climate | A good vintage with well-distributed rainfall during the spring and optimal weather during the harvest. |
| Soil composition | Altitude and soil: 300-450 metres. Soil rich in galestro and limestone, deep and well-drained. |
| Harvest | Careful selection of grapes during harvesting. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled steel vats for about 20 days to gently extract the full potential of the grapes. |
| Aging | Ageing lasts for 30 months, including 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels for the Sangiovese and barriques and tonneaux for the Merlot and Cabernet S. The blended wine then rests in concrete and for at least 3 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |