Lodola Nuova
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Tuscan wild boar ragu served over wide pasta, grilled rosemary-infused beef ribeye, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Ruffino's Lodola Nuova is a distinguished expression of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a historic Tuscan appellation famously lauded by the 17th-century poet Francesco Redi as the king of all wines. The estate itself derives its poetic name from the larks, or lodole, that traditionally migrate across these scenic hillsides. Grown in the clay and sand soils of Montepulciano, this red wine is crafted primarily from Prugnolo Gentile (the local biotype of Sangiovese), which yields a deeper, more robust character than its Chianti neighbors. Aged carefully in oak casks, Lodola Nuova develops a refined structure, seamlessly weaving together vibrant dark cherry fruit, earthy undertones, and subtle hints of leather and spice that reflect the ancient winemaking heritage of the region.
🍾 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 (Prugnolo Gentile min 70%), Canaiolo Nero