Ruffino Chianti Classico Ducale Oro Riserva 2021 750ml Tinto FinoWinemaker Notes Ruby red with garnet hues. The wine expresses a distinctive Tuscan bouquet of violet, cherry, and plum, with aromas of chocolate and spice. Intense aromas of violet, blackberry, cherry, and ripe plum with intriguing notes of cinnamon and clove. Classic elegance and structure in which the fruit, tannins, and spices form a tightly woven balance, with a lingering finish of chocolate and coffee. Professional Ratings 95 James Suckling An
The summer was interrupted by a huge disturbance on August 18th which helped the vines in the ripening phase
(pronounced sur lee) a French term meaning literally on the sediment and the sur lie style aging plays a large role in contributing to this wine’s incredible richness and buttery aromas
and is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Notes: The 2024 Mr
though it’s light on its feet
Direct light pressing if carried out with a new pneumatic press
Dried roses and mountain herbs give lift and contrast on the nose
with a citrusy overtone of grapefruit pith and citronella
but which is balanced by layers of dark toffee
The palate is balanced and broad
Virginia – 5% (Cabernet Franc)
After the alcoholic fermentation the wine is transferred into oak barrels where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and where it remains for further refinement
