Riserva Ducale Oro
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Florentine steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina), slow-braised wild boar ragù with pappardelle, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
First crafted in 1947 to honor exceptional vintages, Ruffino's Riserva Ducale Oro is a legendary expression of Chianti Classico, now carrying the prestigious Gran Selezione designation. The wine's name pays homage to the Duke of Aosta, who in 1890 appointed Ruffino as the official supplier to the Italian royal court after being captivated by their wines. Sourced from the finest estate vineyards in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, this wine is predominantly Sangiovese, complemented by small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is aged traditionally in a combination of large Slavonian oak casks, barriques, and concrete vats. The terroir of clay-limestone soils, particularly galestro, imparts a signature mineral elegance, vibrant acidity, and structured tannins, yielding notes of dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and leather.
🍾 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
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon