Ruffino
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| 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 | Maturation lasts 30 months, of which 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks for the Sangiovese and barriques and tonneaux for the Merlot and Cabernet S. The assembled wine then rests in cement and at least 3 months in the bottle. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2021 |
| Color | Ruby red with garnet highlights. |
| Perfume | The nose has intense notes of cherry, plum and violet that open 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
Still red Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro, 15% vol, produced by Ruffino. Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino. 0.75 l bottle, 2021 vintage. A Chianti Classico of great value, embodying Ruffino's history and passion for Tuscany. The grapes come from the finest vineyards on the Gretole and Santedame estates, located in the heart of Castellina in Chianti. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled steel vats for approximately 20 days to gently extract the grapes' full potential. Aging lasts 30 months, 12 of which in large Slavonian barrels for the Sangiovese and barriques and tonneaux for the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The blended wine then ages in cement vats and at least 3 months in bottle. On the nose, intense notes of cherry, plum, and violet emerge, opening a much more complex bouquet with hints of eucalyptus, coffee beans, and black pepper. Ruby red in color with garnet highlights. A well-structured wine with elegant, velvety tannins supported by good acidity.
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 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 m. Soils rich in marl and limestone, deep and with good drainage. |
| Harvest | Careful selection of the grapes during the harvest. |
| 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 | Maturation lasts 30 months, of which 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks for the Sangiovese and barriques and tonneaux for the Merlot and Cabernet S. The assembled wine then rests in cement and at least 3 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |