Ruffino Chianti

Name: Ruffino Chianti
Brand: Ruffino
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.6

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Ruffino Chianti is a classic Italian wine produced by Ruffino, a renowned winery with over 140 years of experience. This wine is made in the Chianti appellation, which is known for its rolling hills and ideal climate for growing Sangiovese grapes. The vineyards used to produce Ruffino Chianti are carefully selected for their unique features, including their altitude, soil composition, and exposure to sunlight. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, such as maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a medium-bodied red with a bright ruby color, a bouquet of red fruit and spices, and a dry, balanced finish. Ruffino Chianti is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, making it a popular choice among wine lovers.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Ruffino Chianti Classico is a classic Italian red blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes.The nose is full of bright cherry and strawberry aromas, along with a touch of spice and leather. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and well-balanced, with a core of ripe red fruit flavors. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of sweet tobacco and leather. This Chianti Classico is an excellent example of a well-made Italian red, and is sure to please any red-wine lover.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Ruffino

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

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