Riserva Ducale
In 1890, the Duke of Aosta, having crossed the Alps, tasted this wine. He loved it so much that he appointed Ruffino as supplier to the royal house. This wine has been one of Ruffino’s flagship products since 1927, always bearing the same label. Over its long history, Riserva Ducale has featured on television and in blockbuster films such as Rocky, The Devil Wears Prada, Blood and Wine, and in the sitcom Friends.
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Attributes
Producer:
RuffinoYear:
2019Appellation:
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCGCategory:
Red wineRegion:
ToskanaLand:
ItalyVariety:
SangioveseCharakter:
saftig, harmonisch, elegant -
Complete description
Vintage Description:
Intense ruby red. The bouquet is elegant, with aromas of violets, cherries, wild berries and plums, hints of spices like tobacco, clove and eucalyptus. On the palate balanced with delicate tannins. Strong structure and a lively acidity, typical of Sangiovese. Persisant finish.wine:
wine title:
Riserva Ducalewine description:
In 1890, the Duke of Aosta, having crossed the Alps, tasted this wine. He loved it so much that he appointed Ruffino as supplier to the royal house. This wine has been one of Ruffino’s flagship products since 1927, always bearing the same label. Over its long history, Riserva Ducale has featured on television and in blockbuster films such as Rocky, The Devil Wears Prada, Blood and Wine, and in the sitcom Friends.country:
Italyregion:
TuscanyArea:
Chianti - Central TuscanyProducer:
RuffinoCategory:
Red wineWeincharakter:
classic & elegantappellation:
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCGGlass:
RotweinPremiumglass:
Zinfandel / Chianti ClassicoIdeal serving temperature (°C), from:
16Ideal serving temperature (°C), up to:
18Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) from:
3Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) up to:
9food recommendation:
Gegrilltes Gemüse, Thai Curry mit Gemüse, Pasta al Carbonara, Fregola Sarda with sautéed porcini mushrooms and burrata, , Pizza with salami, ham, mushrooms, Risotto with mushrooms, Roast pork in spicy sauce, Rib Eye Steak vom Rind,year:
2019Grape variety:
SangioveseRebsorte(n):
+ 20% Cabernet Sauvignon & MerlotGrape variety abbreviation:
SA, CS, MEvineyard:
The vineyards are located in the traditional Chianti Classico production region, primarily Ruffino's Santedame and Gretole estated in the Castellina subregion. Altitude: variable from 290 to 450 meters above sea level.Soil:
A mix of clay and limestone with lots of “Galestro”.Vinification:
The alcoholic fermentation and maceration, aided by pump over, takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for approximately 16 days.Ageing:
24 months - 12 in large French oak barrels and the rest in concrete tanks.Residual sugar:
dryAlcohol level (%vol):
14
