Vecchio Salento Bianco
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity.
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Grilled Mediterranean sea bass, spaghetti alle vongole (clams), and fresh local cheeses like burrata with olive oil.
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Ruffino, a historic house synonymous with Tuscan winemaking excellence since 1877, has occasionally ventured beyond its regional borders to capture the diverse terroirs of Italy. The Vecchio Salento Bianco represents an exploration of Puglia's sun-drenched Salento peninsula, the heel of the Italian boot. Cradled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, this flat, wind-swept landscape yields white wines defined by intense solar warmth tempered by cooling maritime breezes. Typically crafted from traditional Puglian white varieties such as Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessano, often blended with Malvasia Bianca, this wine is vinified in stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary fruit character. It offers a sensory journey filled with ripe citrus, yellow stone fruits, wild Mediterranean herbs, and a subtle saline finish born from the nearby seas.
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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.