Toscana Chardonnay Libaio
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, light pasta dishes with pesto, and fresh cheeses such as caprese salad.
✨ Technical Specifications
Ruffino, established in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, is one of Tuscany's most historic and revered wine houses. While legendary for its Chianti, Ruffino introduced Libaio to showcase the vibrant potential of white varietals in a region traditionally dominated by Sangiovese. Sourced from selected hillside vineyards across Tuscany, Libaio is a contemporary, unoaked expression of Chardonnay. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged briefly on its fine lees, it preserves the grape's natural crispness, offering bright notes of golden apple, citrus, and meadow flowers. The name 'Libaio' evokes the breezy, sun-drenched Tuscan landscape, capturing a lighter, refreshing side of the region's winemaking heritage.
🍾 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.