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Ruffino Riserva Oro Ducale Chianti Classico 2004

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Ruffino Riserva Oro Ducale Chianti Classico (2004)
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Starting at: $39.99
29 Reviews

Winery:
Ruffino SpA
Varietal:
Sangiovese
Region:
Italy > Tuscany > Chianti Classico
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2016
UPC:
083085903220

User Tags:  stone fruits, (tree) fruit, cherry, smooth, resinous, leather, classico, ericaceae, chemical, earthy 


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Sangiovese's claim to fame is its role as the heart of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscan wines though it is gaining ground as a varietal wine around the globe. When grown in a suitable location the grape's soft tannins, succulent acidity and moderately intense cherry and herb flavors make Sangiovese very easy to drink as well as supremely versatile at the dinner table.

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This is one of the best you can get at this price. This IS chianti classico


July 2009

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Dark ruby red color with aromas of dried plums and hints of blueberry followed by leather, oak and a bit of gingersnap. The palate was lush with vibrant acidity showing cranberry and sweet cherry, a bit of cinnamon and milk chocolate. Finishes long with more cranberry and citrus rind. Wow. An unexpected and wonderful performance.


August 2009

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91 pts from Antonio Galloni of The Wine Advocate! - The 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro remains the bellwether wine from this historic property. It is a layered, full-bodied wine with attractive notes of tobacco, sweet red cherries, wild herbs and toasted oak. The wines density, persistence and complexity make it one of the better versions in recent memory. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. JUNE 08 ISSUE OF ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE! - 88 PTS FROM WINE SPECTATOR! - Offers a good bead of crushed blackberry fruit, with hints of mineral and oak as well as dried fruits. Medium- read more...


March 2009

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Beautiful intense ruby red in the glass with a typical Chianti nose. Plums, cherries, vanilla and spices fill the air around the glass, the wine is very aromatic. On the palate the wine is full bodied and offers a spectrum of different tastes, herbs, cherries and a little mocha too. Nice smooth coating tannins, good structure and balance. Top Chianti. 92 Points


July 2008

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Thisis what I think of when I think of Chianti. great fruit, old cigar box. lots of earth. I love it


June 2009

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Tasting Notes - A very classic Chianti Classico bouquet with notes of violets, cherries, plums and inviting spicy sensations. It is elegant and lush, inviting yet subtle, featuring all the distinctive characters of a great Chianti Classico. Full bodied, with a generous, fruity core, where the notes of cherries and small berry fruits intertwine with sensations of Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, and hints of oak. The alcohol is well-integrated in the structure and the tannins are impressive, yet round and soft. The aftertaste is very long and reminiscent of violets, nutmeg, plums and sweet tobacco.


May 2009

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