RUFFINO RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro
Chianti Classico
Gran Selezione DOCG

Ruby red with garnet hues. Expresses a distinctive Tuscan bouquet of violet, cherry, and plum, with aromas of chocolate and spice. Intense aromas of violet, blackberry, cherry, and ripe plum with intriguing notes of cinnamon and clove. Classic elegance and structure in which the fruit, tannins, and spices form a tightly woven balance, with a lingering finish of chocolate and coffee.

VARIETIES: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Colorino
REGION: 100% sourced from Ruffino’s acclaimed Gretole and Santedame Estates in the renowned Castellina subregion of Chianti Classic
AGEING: Aged for about one year in traditional large and neutral oak casks(Slovenian oak of 925-2,985 gallons). After a year, the wine was transferred into small second-use barriques for another 12 months, additional 3-4 months in bottle to allow it to settle before release
GUARDING POTENTIAL: 6 years ±, ready to be enjoyed now
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
PAIRING: Pairs exquisitely with traditional Italian dishes such as pasta Bolognese, wild boar ragu, and eggplant Parmesan. It’s also wonderful with classic American dishes such as grilled ribeye and roasted vegetables.
VIVINO: Average 4.0 ★★★★✰

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Riserva Ducale Oro | Range | Ruffino

Twenty years after the first release of Riserva Ducale in 1927, Ruffino produced its first Riserva Ducale Oro to commemorate an exceptional vintage year. That tradition continues today. Riserva Ducale Oro is the truest expression of a distinct terroir, 100% sourced from Ruffino’s acclaimed Gretole and Santedame Estates in the renowned Castellina subregion of Chianti Classico. This wine is produced only in outstanding vintages. If the grapes don’t meet the winemaker’s exacting standards, the wine will not be made. Riserva Ducale Oro seeks an exacting level of quality by starting with the finest, hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes primarily from Ruffino’s estate vineyards and continuing with impeccable standards throughout all phases of winemaking. Some of the best vintages from the past 50 years include: 1949, 1955, 1970, 1975, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010. Because Riserva Ducale Oro is noted for its extraordinary cellaring, many of these vintages can still be enjoyed today.