Wine in Chianti Classico

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Red Wine is a complex and deep red wine blend containing sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon red grape varieties. This red blend is characterized by cherry and red berry fruit notes with delicately spiced hints of tobacco, leather, cedar, white pepper and a touch of flint. Featuring velvety tannins, firm acidity and a lingering finish of rosemary, this chianti wine is well balanced on the palate. Each bottle of this Ruffino wine is made with a careful selection of the best grapes from the traditional Chianti Classico production region. Secondary malolactic fermentation enhances this wine's velvety texture. Riserva Ducale then ages for 24 months in oak, stainless steel and concrete vats and spends an additional three months in bottle before release. Pair a glass of this Italian red wine with favorites like prosciutto, mushroom risotto or chicken cacciatore. Store this red wine blend at room temperature, and serve at around 60 degrees for optimal taste. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 Ruffino Import Company, Rutherford, CA

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG Red Wine is an elegant and well-structured red wine blend that expresses a distinctive Tuscan bouquet of violet, cherry and plum, with scents of chocolate and spice. Made with meticulously hand-harvested chianti, merlot and colorino grapes from Ruffino's acclaimed Gretole and Santedame estates in the Castellina sub-region of Chianti Classico, this Italian red wine offers powerfully fruity flavors with intriguing notes of cinnamon and clove. This red blend ages in oak, stainless steel and concrete vats for 36 months, followed by additional months in the bottle before release, resulting in a full-bodied chianti wine with elegant tannins, good acidity and a lasting finish with hints of chocolate and coffee. Enjoy this fine wine with traditional Italian dishes such as pasta with bolognese sauce, wild boar ragu or eggplant parmesan. It also pairs well with classic American dishes such as grilled rib eye and roasted vegetables. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 Ruffino Import Company, Rutherford, CA USA

Dry, rich and rewarding. The wine has complex aromas of red cherries and plums with a palate that unfolds to berry fruits and licorice, framed by light toast notes of oak and finishes with a firm structure. This hedonistic wine is perfect with robust dishes like barbeque and grilled meats. Try it with grilled chicken with herbs and cracked green olives, spicy jerk vegetables or a Tuscan dish like grilled steak Panzanella.

The wine offers a brilliant ruby red color. As time passes, the hue is enriched with garnet tones that, as the years go by, lighten further toward orange with an ochre tint typical of Tuscan wines. The aroma is satisfyingly intense, fine and elegant, with light scents of ripe fruits and violets. As it evolves, the wine develops an appealing bouquet that is full and complex. It possesses a pleasant fullness and an outstanding balance of body and structure. Somewhat austere in its youth, the wine softens with age, becoming velvety and developing prolonged and appealing aromatic persistence.

Chianti has long been regarded by many as the "most Italian" of wines, not only because it is the most widely produced classified wine, but alsobecause it possesses a unique personality. Chianti is produced in eight adjacent, yet distinct, areas that cover a vast part of central Tuscany. But only one, which is the oldest and original, may produce Chianti Classico. However, provenance alone is not sufficient to merit the designation Chianti Classico. The producer must strictly adhere to all DOCG rules, which cover elements of vinification (such as alcohol content, yield per acre, and blend) as well as aging and bottling. Banfi Chianti Classico embodies all the characteristics that have made this wine an enduring classic: an alluring bouquet of black fruit and violets; rich flavors of cherry and leather; supple tannins and good acidity for dining. Fermentation takes place with traditional skin contact of 8-10 days. A short wood-aging in large casks of French oak follows. Bottling is carried out in the summer following the harvest. Banfi Chianti Classico is the perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, including, but not limited to red-sauced pastas, grilled meats, and roasts.

Established in 1893, Cecchi is one of the oldest, most prominent producers in Tuscany, pioneering the growth and development of the Sangiovese grape worldwide. Cecchi embodies Tuscan authenticity with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. This traditional ruby red wine style is balanced and clean, pairing well with pastas and roasted meats.

Several important critics have rated this Chianti Classico wine highly: Wine Spectator gave the 2011 vintage a score of 90. The 2011 vintage was awarded Commended from the International Wine Challenge. This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Demand for this wine has fallen over the past year.

Celebrating the best Tuscan tradition Banfi offers a family of Chianti wines varied and complementary, unique in its style. Chianti Riserva is produced from selected grapes grown in the "Classico" region of Chianti between Siena and Firenze. It is elegant, well-balanced, full-bodied with a very long aging potential.

A food-friendly and balanced ""Best Buy"" according to Wine Enthusiast. Juicy red fruit flavors and hints of white pepper and nutmeg spice evoke Tuscany in estate grown Chianti Classico.

A quintessential vintage Chianti Classico, Pèppoli fully expresses Sangiovese's signature freshness and food-friendliness. Pèppoli is the perfect wine to discover the Chianti Classico territory and history. Fruity notes of red and black fruit, cherries, strawberries and blackberries accompanied by delicate balsamic and herbal aromas and a spicy undertone Ratings: 2015: 92pts James Suckling; 90pts Wine Spectator; 90pts Wine Enthusiast 2016: 91pts James Suckling 2017: 92pts James Suckling; 90pts Wine Enthusiast Food pairings: Tuscan soups, grilled red meats and aged cheeses For more than 630 years − spanning 26 generations − the Antinori family has produced exceptional wines that celebrate its Tuscan and Umbrian roots. Antinori wines proudly honor Italian winemaking traditions, but also reflect the family’s relentless push to innovate and experiment. No other family of winemakers has achieved such consistent excellence.

Ruffino Aziano Chianti Classico Red Wine delivers a taste straight from the heart of Tuscany. Building on a time honored tradition, this Ruffino Chianti comes from a grape-growing region that began producing the chianti varietal in 1398. With notes of sweet violet, red berries and wild cherries, this Italian red wine adds aromatic hints of plum. This dark red wine is bold yet inviting, a combination specific to Ruffino Chianti produced in the stretch of Tuscany south of Florence. Aged for 11 months in vats, then another four months in the bottle, this red table wine is versatile and pairs well with several dishes. Keep a bottle of this Tuscan wine handy for traditional Italian dishes such as roasted veal or grilled chicken with olive oil and rosemary. Savor each taste of this dark red wine, known for its velvety tannins and an elegant, long finish. For the best taste, keep this Italian red wine stored at room temperature and chill for up to an hour before serving. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 Ruffino Import Company, Rutherford, CA

Medium-full body with excellent depth of fruit, distinct spice, outstanding acidity and nicely weighted tannins. This award-winning Riserva can be enjoyed for 10-12+ years. Decanting is preferable. Pair with roasts, game and young cheeses.

Medium-full body with rich flavors of red berry and black cherry fruit set against a backdrop of silky tannins.

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva celebrates the family’s ties to the region and represents the culmination of Piero Antinori’s tireless work. The grapes are hand-selected from the San Sano vineyard in south-central Chianti Classico. The blend is predominantly Sangiovese with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot added depending on the vintage. It is then aged in small and large oak barrels for 18 months in the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery in Bargino. An intense ruby red in color, this red wine opens with aromas of red fruit and notes of balsamic and spice. The palate is enveloping with soft tannins and velvety in texture. The finish and aftertaste are long and persistent. For more than 630 years − spanning 26 generations − the Antinori family has produced exceptional wines that celebrate its Tuscan and Umbrian roots. Antinori wines proudly honor Italian winemaking traditions, but also reflect the family’s relentless push to innovate and experiment. No other family of winemakers has achieved such consistent excellence.

Ruby red in colour, with sweet and enveloping aromas of marasca cherry, pansy, tobacco, vanilla, dark chocolate and Mediterranean spices. The perfume has an unmistakeable fruity, mineral and spicy timbre. It regales the palate with tactile sensations of full-bodied, rich suppleness. In a long embrace of finely toasted notes, the ripe red fruit and spices endow this wine with an extraordinary elegance of flavour. Food pairing: Rich and spicy dishes, game, stews, truffles and mature cheeses.

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The taste of this medium-bodied wine is representative of the territory of central Tuscany, regulated by the Chianti Classico Consortium: is lively ruby red, associates smoothness, elegance and style with a rich and fruity bouquet of cherries, wild berries and violet.

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