Ruffino
Ruffino Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico
2018
$29.65
About this winery
When they founded their winery in 1877, Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino knew that the secret to producing the best Tuscan wines was access to the best vineyards. With this philosophy in mind, Ruffino has assembled over the years a collection of top wineries in the most important fine wine designations in Tuscany. For the company, each of the vineyards is like a jewel - a gift of the land of inestimable value.
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Product notes
A cool spring punctuated by regular rains and followed by a hot summer characterized by significant differences in temperature between day and night. Its excellent maturation allowed a constant and abundant harvest. First vintage: 1988
Production notes
Alcoholic fermentation and maceration, assisted by regular winding and shedding, takes place in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks for approximately 21 days. The wine is then aged in concrete vats before spending another six months in barrels.
Tasting notes
Colour: ruby red. Bouquet: an intense nose and a good complexity, notes of violet typical of sangiovese grapes, notes of red berries like cherry and black cherry as well as spicy notes of black pepper and tobacco. Taste profile: a good structure characterized by notes of plum and black cherry and vibrant and juicy tannins. The finish is persistent.