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Chianti, Ruffino

When Chianti became a DOCG in 1984, it was a bottle of Ruffino Chianti that wore the first warranty strip bearing the number 00000001. Even though this might not have been an intentional gesture, it seems to render a secret tribute, giving Ruffino and its Chianti ?first-born? status in the appellation. This was the first wine produced by the founders Ilario and Leopoldo, and is a wine that has written many pages in Italian wine history. Made exclusively of Sangiovese, it shows floral and fruity notes that lead towards spicy scents of white pepper and hazelnuts.

Product code: 19507

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Chianti, Ruffino

Details

Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Toscana
Vintage: 2016/2017
Producer: Ruffino
Primary grape: Sangiovese
Bottle size: 37.5cl
Code: 19507
Awards:
- 2016, Bronze Sommelier Wine Awards 2019

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Expression

Light, bright, fresh reds

Appenzeller, Brie, chaumes, Cheddar, Cheshire, Gruyère, Morbier, parmesan, Port-Salut. Creamy blue
Bouillabaisse, cod with pancetta, seared e.g. salmon, sea bass, sea bream, tuna
Anise, basil, bay leaf, capers, chives, mint, sage, saffron
Light pork dishes, black pudding, charcuterie, roast chicken, goose, guinea fowl, turkey
Bolognese, tomato-based sauces e.g. napoletana. Lasagne, spicy sauces e.g. arrabiata, chorizo and paprika
Spicy, savoury e.g. teriyaki. Light Indian e.g. rogan josh. Jerk chicken or pork, piri-piri
Smoked and cured-meat salads. Grilled vegetables, olives, ratatouille, mushroom risotto

About the Wine

Sangiovese

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At its best Sangiovese produces great wines, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalchino as well as used in blends coined as Super Tuscans. Sangiovese is high in acidity with a sour red cherry fruit character, and sometimes quite earthy with grippy tannin.

Flavours:

Cherry
Leather
Roasted Tomato
Sweet Balsamic
Sweet Tobacco

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Italy

From the cold northern regions to the sizzling south of Sicily, Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, grapes and styles from regions such as Barolo to lesser-known Montefalco and Etna.

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