Superiore
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta dishes with meat-based ragu, grilled red meats such as pork chops or beef skewers, and medium-aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in Pontassieve in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, the house of Ruffino quickly established itself as a benchmark of Tuscan winemaking, famously becoming the official supplier to the Italian Royal Family in 1890. Ruffino's Chianti Superiore represents a historic dedication to elevating the everyday Tuscan red. Sourced from selected vineyards across the Chianti region, this wine is crafted primarily from Sangiovese, complemented by traditional local blending partners. The 'Superiore' designation mandates stricter production standards than standard Chianti, including lower vineyard yields and longer aging. Fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel and concrete to preserve its bright, fruit-forward character, the wine showcases the classic clay and limestone terroir of Tuscany, delivering vibrant notes of red cherry, violet, and a touch of earthiness.
🍾 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 (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon