Platinum 21
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when the fruit profile is at its most vibrant and the oak integration is seamless.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked wild boar ragu over pappardelle, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, or aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve, Ruffino has long been a beacon of Tuscan winemaking, famously becoming the official provider to the Italian royal family. The Platinum 21 represents a contemporary chapter in this storied legacy, crafted as a modern Tuscan red that marries the region's soul with international appeal. Typically composed of a blend featuring Tuscany's signature Sangiovese alongside international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine undergoes careful aging in oak casks. This process tempers the vibrant, rustic acidity of the Sangiovese with the plush, velvety tannins of the French varietals. The grapes are sourced from select hillside vineyards where galestro and clay soils impart a distinctive mineral undertone and robust structure, yielding a wine that is both historically grounded and elegantly modern.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in the historic town of Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino is one of Tuscany's most iconic and enduring wine estates. Driven by a commitment to capturing the true essence of Italian terroir, the house gained early international acclaim, famously becoming the official supplier to the Italian royal family. Today, Ruffino is celebrated for its benchmark Chianti Classico expressions, most notably the legendary Riserva Ducale and Riserva Ducale Oro, alongside acclaimed Super Tuscans like Modus and exceptional Brunello di Montalcino from their Greppone Mazzi estate. By balancing time-honored Tuscan traditions with modern, sustainable viticulture, Ruffino continues to craft a diverse portfolio of elegant reds, crisp whites, and expressive rosés.