Winery RuffinoTenuta Santedame Chianti Classico
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico from the Winery Ruffino
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico of Winery Ruffino in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico of Winery Ruffino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico
The Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico of Winery Ruffino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, beef tournedos with boursin or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ruffino's Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico from Winery Ruffino are 2008, 2015, 2011, 2007 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Ruffino
The Winery Ruffino is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 102 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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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