COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Colorino
PRODUCER
Ruffino
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Romitorio di Santedame is a prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione produced by the historic Ruffino estate. The wine originates from the Santedame estate, located in the Conca d'Oro (Golden Shell) of Castellina in Chianti, a sub-region highly regarded for its microclimate and soils. The name 'Romitorio' refers to an ancient hermitage located on the property, dating back to the 12th century. This single-vineyard bottling represents the pinnacle of Ruffino's quality pyramid, showcasing the elegance and longevity of Sangiovese grown in high-altitude, galestro-rich soils.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Santedame estate features a 12th-century hermitage (romitorio) adorned with a fresco of the Madonna, which inspires the wine's label.
Fact 02
Gran Selezione is the highest tier of the Chianti Classico classification, requiring estate-grown grapes and 30 months of aging.
Fact 03
The vineyards are situated in the Conca d'Oro of Castellina, famous for its amphitheater shape that maximizes sun exposure.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from low-yielding vines at the Santedame estate. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with skin contact lasting about 20-25 days to maximize extraction of color, tannins, and polyphenols. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 30 months, including at least 24 months in French oak barrels (barriques and tonneaux) of first and second passage, followed by additional refinement in the bottle before release.
