Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Italian Red Wine is an elegant and well-structured red wine blend that is the ultimate expression of the Chianti Classico winemaking region. This fruity wine opens with a distinctive Tuscan bouquet of cherry, plum, and violet plus hints of chocolate and spice. Made with only outstanding vintages of Italian sangiovese, merlot, and colorino grapes meticulously hand-harvested from the sunny hillsides of Tenute Ruffino estates, this chianti red wine offers a bright expression of violet, cherry, plum, and blackberry on the palate with intriguing notes of cinnamon and clove. This red blend wine is aged in oak, stainless steel, and concrete vats for 36 months, followed by additional aging in the bottle before release, enhancing its balance, elegance, and finesse, which will evolve for decades. A full-bodied chianti wine with plush, silky tannins and good acidity, its lasting finish offers hints of chocolate and coffee. Enjoy a glass of wine on its own, or pair this fine wine with traditional Italian dishes such as lasagna, pasta with bolognese sauce, wild boar ragu, or eggplant parmesan. This delicious red wine also pairs well with classic American dishes like grilled ribeye and roasted vegetables. Store this 750 mL bottle of wine at room temperature, but chill it before enjoying at 50 to 65 degrees F. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2023 Ruffino Import Company, Rutherford, CA