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Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2010

Tuscany, Italy

Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 14

Price: $49.95

Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 13.5%

Drink: 2016-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Ruffino

Jon Steeves rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

The 2010 vintage of Riserva Ducal Oro, is a a fantastic example of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG. This label was first produced by Ruffino in 1947 and their commitment to quality shows in every sip. This vintage is produced of grapes sourced 100% from Ruffino Gretole Estate and Santedame Estate in the Castellina subregion of Chianti Classico, featuring poor soils which are great for growing fantastic grapes, South/South-West facing hills, which produce effective diurnal temperature variation, fantastic acidity and sugar concentration. Hand harvested fruit, 12 months in neutral oak casks, followed by another 12 months in 2nd use Slovenian barriques without significant oak influence and a further half year in bottle before release. This wine shows well integrated, well balanced, ruby red with garnet hue. On the nose, this wine is complex with presence of a cola aromatic, ample ripe plum, cherry, cocoa and a hint of baking spice. On the palate, the blackberry and cherry fruit is prominant with a hint of cola and cocoa. Although not produced in appassimento style, this wine shows characteristics of highly concentrated fruit and a 14.5% ABV weight, long finish and persistence of dark chocolate, blackberry, cherry, cinnamon and a hint of clove. Exceptionally well structured, this wine gives elegance to tannic experience, depth to the fruit, and is carried with perfect acidity for enjoying on its own of with traditional Italian dishes such as eggplant parmesan or grilled steak. Wonderful to enjoy now, or cellar till 2025.

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