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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (Tan Label)text
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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (Tan Label) 2006

Tuscany, ItalyGamey, sausage meat, saddle leather, floral, waxy, black cherry, plum, licorice, barnyard aromas. Ripe, round, supple, elegant palate with juicy acidity. Smoky, black cherry, plum, peppery, spicy, saddle leather, tobacco, gamey, floral, meaty flavours. A tad rustic but fine balance and mouthfeel with solid fruit. Drink now - 3 years.Tasted: 21 January 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$30.00750mlgeneral listing
AB$27.00750mlprivate wine stores
SK$30.00750ml 
ON$25.00750ml 
QC$25.00750ml 
NS$35.00750ml 
NF$39.00750ml 
Producer: Tenimenti RuffinoDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 045195UPC: 8001660109753