COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colorino
PRODUCER
Ruffino
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro 2014 is a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG from Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Ruffino, this wine is crafted only in exceptional vintages, representing the winery's highest standard. The name 'Riserva Ducale Oro' has historical roots, linked to the Duke of Aosta's fondness for Ruffino wines in the late 1800s. The 'Oro' designation underscores its status as a flagship wine. The grapes are sourced from Ruffino's estates in the Castellina subregion of Chianti Classico, an area recognized for its specific soil types that contribute to the wine's character. The 2014 vintage presented a cooler growing season in Tuscany, often resulting in wines with distinct acidity and aromatic complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Oro' (Gold) designation signifies its release only in exceptional years.
Fact 02
Named after the Duke of Aosta's appreciation for Ruffino wines.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from Ruffino's esteemed Gretole, Santedame, and Casavecchia di Cagnano estates.
Fact 04
A Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is the highest tier of Chianti Classico.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro 2014 involves hand-harvesting grapes from Ruffino's estates in the Castellina subregion. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at 28°C for 10 days, followed by 10 days of post-fermentation maceration on the skins. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in concrete vats. The wine then undergoes a significant aging period of 36 months. This includes 12 months in concrete vats, 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, and a final 12 months in used barriques and tonneaux. Additional bottle aging precedes release.
