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Ruffino Il Ducaletext
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15¾/20

Ruffino Il Ducale 2014

Tuscany, ItalySmoked meats, singed cassis and a flush of mint open this blend of sangiovese, merlot and syrah from Ruffino's La Solatia estate, one known for its galestro soils, and with vineyards approximately 250-350m altitude. A ten day ferment, followed by another week on the skins preceded MLF and one year in oak (mix of new and old). This is a modern, polished and medium bodied blend, slick on the palate with cherry jam, more minty eucalyptus, roasted meats, grilled onions and black pepper. If your'e doing fire roasted beef and want something to match, here you go.Tasted: 19 September 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
BC$18.49750mlBCLS
NS$23.00750ml 
NF$23.00750ml 
Producer: Tenimenti RuffinoDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Blend: Sangiovese - Merlot - SyrahCSPC: 872572UPC: 08001660108756