COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Colorino
PRODUCER
Ruffino
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ruffino Chianti is a historic wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Ruffino, a winery founded in 1877 with the ambition of creating globally recognized Italian wines. This wine was Ruffino's inaugural creation and played a significant role in its early success and the broader perception of Chianti wines. The vineyards are situated within the Chianti appellation, benefiting from a terroir of galestro soil with limestone and travertine.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First wine ever made by Ruffino.
Fact 02
Won a gold medal at the Bordeaux Wine Fair in 1895.
Fact 03
Helped define the Chianti category globally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested around mid-September. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration are conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for about 10 days, utilizing pumpover and délestage methods. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for several months in stainless steel and concrete tanks before bottling. Ruffino's winemaking philosophy prioritizes traditional methods, respecting the fruit and land with minimal new oak influence.
