Riserva Ducale
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Tuscan wild boar ragù over pappardelle, grilled Florentine T-bone steak, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Ruffino's Riserva Ducale is one of Tuscany's most storied wines, first released in 1927 to honor the Duke of Aosta. The Duke was so enamored with Ruffino's wines that in 1890 he appointed them as the official supplier to the Italian Royal Family, a historic connection immortalized on the wine's iconic label. Sourced from the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico region, this red is crafted primarily from Sangiovese, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine undergoes traditional aging in oak casks and barriques for approximately 24 months, resulting in a complex profile of wild berries, cherry, leather, and tobacco, framed by elegant tannins and a vibrant, terroir-driven 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
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon