Vecchio
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 10 years from the vintage date, though well-stored historic bottles can show remarkable longevity.
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Classic Tuscan Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-cooked wild boar ragù with pappardelle, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
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Established in Pontassieve in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, the house of Ruffino played a pivotal role in bringing Tuscan red wines to the global stage. 'Vecchio' (historically known as Vecchio Ruffino or Chianti Stravecchio) is one of the estate's most legendary historic bottlings, famously presented in the traditional straw-covered fiasco bottle. This wine became so renowned for its quality that in 1913, Ruffino was appointed as an official supplier to the Italian Royal Family. Crafted predominantly from Sangiovese alongside traditional Tuscan blending partners like Canaiolo and Colorino, the wine reflects the classic clay and limestone soils of the Tuscan hills. It undergoes traditional fermentation followed by patient aging in large Slavonian oak casks, yielding a profile rich in dried cherries, leather, earthy forest floor, and rustic spice.
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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.