Greppone Mazzi
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked wild boar ragu, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, sun-drenched hills of Montalcino in southern Tuscany, Ruffino's Greppone Mazzi is a classic expression of Brunello di Montalcino. The estate takes its name from 'greppo', a local Tuscan term denoting the steep, rocky slopes that define this dramatic vineyard landscape. Crafted exclusively from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, this wine benefits from high-altitude vineyards and stony soils that force the vines to dig deep for nutrients, yielding intense, concentrated fruit. Steeped in history, the Greppone Mazzi estate features an ancient villa surrounded by olive groves and historic vineyards. Following traditional Montalcino winemaking practices, the wine undergoes extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks for around three years, followed by further refinement in the bottle. This patient process coaxes out complex aromas of dark cherry, leather, tobacco, and earthy underbrush, framed by firm, elegant tannins and a vibrant, food-friendly acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino has grown to become one of the most iconic ambassadors of Tuscan winemaking. The estate gained early prestige as an official supplier to the Italian royal court, immortalized in its flagship Riserva Ducale, first crafted in 1927 in honor of the Duke of Aosta. Today, Ruffino manages prime estate vineyards across Tuscany's premier denominations, including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Bolgheri, blending classic regional traditions with forward-thinking viticultural techniques. Renowned for its masterfully structured Sangiovese-driven red wines, vibrant Super Tuscans like Modus, and an array of expressive whites and sparkling wines, the house remains dedicated to expressing the timeless character and elegance of Italian terroir.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Sangiovese