90POINTS
16½/20
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2005
Tuscany, ItalySmoky, saddle leather, cigar, gamey, savoury, black olive, black cherry, Band-Aid, prune, coffee and vanilla aromas. Ripe, round, dry, elegant palate with fresh acidity and tight, light tannins. Peppery, tobacco, ash, licorice root, black cherry, coffee, meaty, Band-Aid, leather, savoury flavours with a hint of dried thyme. Finish is full solid concentration. Drink now or will improve somewhat over the next 1-3 years.Tasted: 21 January 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $50.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
ON | $44.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
QC | $45.00 | 750ml | |
NS | $50.00 | 750ml |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 512517UPC: 8001660130054