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Chianti Classico Riserva, Riserva Ducale, Ruffino

A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in large oak barrels for two years. It offers up a dark fruit and minerally character on the nose. The palate has developed fruit flavours of cherry, roasted plum, floral notes and hints of dried herbs on the stylish, balanced finish. The name refers to the Duke of Aosta?s liking for Ruffino wines and particularly those kept in reserve for his court. As a result, and due to later changes to Chianti definitions, this and its big brother (the Oro) are the only Italian wines with the word ?Riserva? in the name twice!

Product code: 27239

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Chianti Classico Riserva, Riserva Ducale, Ruffino

Details

Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Toscana
Vintage: 2020
Producer: Ruffino
Primary grape: Sangiovese
Secondary grape: Colorino
Tertiary grape: Merlot
Bottle size: 75cl
Pack size: 75 cl x 6
Code: 27239

About the Wine

Sangiovese

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At its best Sangiovese produces great wines, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalchino as well as used in blends coined as Super Tuscans. Sangiovese is high in acidity with a sour red cherry fruit character, and sometimes quite earthy with grippy tannin.

Flavours:

Cherry
Leather
Roasted Tomato
Sweet Balsamic
Sweet Tobacco

The Country

Italy

From the cold northern regions to the sizzling south of Sicily, Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, grapes and styles from regions such as Barolo to lesser-known Montefalco and Etna.

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