Chianti
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Tuscan wild boar ragù over pappardelle, grilled T-bone steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina), or aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in Pontassieve in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, the house of Ruffino is deeply woven into the tapestry of Tuscan winemaking. Ruffino became legendary when the Duke of Aosta appointed them as the official supplier to the Italian royal family in 1890, a testament to their dedication to quality. This classic Tuscan red represents the quintessential spirit of the region, typically anchored by the noble Sangiovese grape. Grown in the sun-drenched, rocky galestro soils characteristic of the Tuscan hills, the grapes undergo traditional temperature-controlled fermentation and are aged to balance vibrant red fruit character with savory complexity. The result is a wine that captures the rustic elegance of Tuscany, reflecting centuries of winemaking heritage in every glass.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino is one of Tuscany's defining historic houses, instrumental in introducing classic Chianti to the international arena. Originally honored as official suppliers to the Italian royal court, the estate expanded significantly under the Folonari family before becoming the Italian flagship for Constellation Brands. Today, Ruffino oversees hundreds of hectares spanning iconic Tuscan terroirs—including Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri—as well as estates in the Veneto. Vineyard holdings feature galestro- and alberese-rich marls, limestone, and clay terraces situated at optimal elevations with warm, sun-drenched diurnal shifts. Under chief winemaker Gabriele Tacconi, viticulture emphasizes complete organic certification and rigorous biodiversity standards. The estate's stylistic identity balances traditional Tuscan structural depth with polished precision, anchored by historical benchmarks such as Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, the Gran Selezione benchmark Riserva Ducale Oro, the Super Tuscan Modus, and fresh regional expressions like Lumina Pinot Grigio.
🍇 Grapes
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon