Winery Ruffino - Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold)

Winery RuffinoRiserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold)

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) of Winery Ruffino is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) from the Winery Ruffino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) of Winery Ruffino in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, cinnamon

Wine with floral taste

violet, dried flowers

Wine with microbio taste

cream, cheese

Wine with vegetal taste

tomato leaf

On the nose the Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) of Winery Ruffino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, pomegranate or mint and sometimes also flavors of prune, game or cinnamon.

Food and wine pairings with Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold)

Pairings that work perfectly with Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold)

Original food and wine pairings with Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold)

The Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) of Winery Ruffino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, veal chops au gratin or savoury cake base and various fillings.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ruffino's Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold).

Winemaker
Ruffino
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico (Gran Selezione Gold) from Winery Ruffino are 1985, 2016, 2003, 1990 and 1999.

Informations about the Winery Ruffino

The winery offers 94 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Constellation Brands.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Ruffino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 90 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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