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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (Tan Label)text
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15½/20

Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (Tan Label) 2002

Tuscany, ItalyVery smoky, pruny, barnyard, tobacco, gamey, dried cherry nose. Dry, tight, round palate with earthy, tobacco, sour cherry, mineral, smoky, leather flavours. A bit dry, thin and lean on the palate, typical of the difficult vintage. Drink this one early to mid-term.Tasted: 21 August 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$29.99750mlGeneral
Producer: Tenimenti RuffinoDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 045195UPC: 8001660109753