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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (Tan Label)text
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15¾/20

Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (Tan Label) 2010

Tuscany, ItalyThe 2010 is somewhat quiet on the nose if anything more earth and mushroom less fragrant red fruits. The palate is a mix of dried cherry and dried herbs with flecks of tobacco. A good but not great year for this label. Serve with grilled meats. The Riserva Ducale mixes 80 per cent sangiovese with 20 per cent cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Total skin contact last about 20 days before it is aged for twenty four months in 40/80 hl. oak barrels, stainless-steel and concrete vats.Tasted: 05 February 2014Tasted by: Prices:
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