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16¼/20
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2014
Tuscany, ItalyReserva Ducale Oro Riserva has its mystique beginning in 1927 as Ruffino’s top Tuscan red, but it's only produced in outstanding years. Most of the fruit comes off the Gretole estate with some lesser parts from Santedame both are Chianti Classico sites. The fermented wine is aged in oak, stainless steel and concrete vats for 36 months and spends additional time in bottle before release. About 85 percent of the fruit is sangiovese with additions of colorino, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Look for a full on earthy, forest floor, nose of red fruits and mushrooms. The attack is rich and round with red/black fruit flavours carrying drying tannins that will need some more bottle time to disperse. Traditional Italian pairings include pasta Bolognese, wild boar ragu, or eggplant Parmesan. New plantings and clonal work done almost two decades ago are paying off at Ruffino’s many estates; The appearance of the Gran Selezione tag on Chianti labels (retroactive to 2010) marks each Chianti producer’s best effort.Tasted: 01 November 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $46.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| ON | $47.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $45.00 | 750ml | |
| NS | $50.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Sangiovese - Merlot - ColorinoCSPC: 512517UPC: 8001660130054
