The soul of Chianti Classico
Riserva Ducale Oro, produced for the first time in 1947, is an evolution of the wine Riserva Ducale, which saw the light in 1927.
There are no words to describe exactly how much this wine means to Ruffino. Riserva Ducale Oro is a modern classic. It tells the tale of the quality evolution which has characterised the last 50 years of Italy's fine wine production.
Riserva Ducale Oro has a distinctive style, recognizable through the decades of the twentieth century. It conveys the ancient traditions of its homeland. This wine is an intrical part of the history of the people of Chianti Classico. Its nature reflects their strong character, their innate will to find new challenges, their passion for the extraordinaty territory which is their home.
"Terroir" is a word that defines the relationship between soil, climate and human intervention. The interaction of these components results in the characteristics which are often defined as a wine's typicality, identity and personality.
Being well aware of the importance of terroir, the House of Ruffino has searched continuously for the ideal Ruffino wine. In the years after World War II, this research led to the creation of Riserva Ducale Oro, as a natural development of the Riserva Ducale and as a symbol of a new challenge which Ruffino set itself in the Chianti region: what is the real quality and ageing potential of Chianti Sangiovese.
Research was conducted in order to further develop the quality of Chianti Classico Sangiovese. The best vineyards in the Chianti Classico area were selected in different areas where different soils, microclimates and exposures would lead to the creation of a Chianti Classico Riserva able to express the richness of this marvellous territory with its many, inimitable, precious characteristics.
Riserva Ducale Oro undergoes a long ageing period in botti, the traditional Tuscan ageing casks. It is an extraordinarily complex Chianti Classico Riserva featuring a solid structure and elegant perfumes - a truly golden wine.
This wine, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2007, bears a particular significance to Ruffino.
Riserva Ducale Oro is today, at the end of the first decade in the new millennium, as it was in 1947, its first year of production, a sincere, honest wine that honours its home region. A wine of breeding, personality and style, recognisable vintage after vintage to anyone who drinks it. A wine that has travelled widely and won awards and appreciation all over the world.
Riserva Ducale Oro is produced only in the very best vintages. One of this extraordinary wine's main features is, in fact, its longevity. Some of the best vintages in the past 50 years include: 1949 and 1955, 1970 and 1975, 1983 and 1985, 1990, 1999, 2001 and the recent 2003.
--- The previous text was from the manufacturer. My review on this one will be short and sweet. We loved this wine. It's an intense garnet red and has undertones of plums, vanilla and ripe cherries. It's a full-bodied wine, so definitely not for the faint of heart, but it's so rich, and so delectable that we were wishing we had another bottle. There were faint whispers of cardamom and coffe with a sweet hint of chocolate. I would buy this wine again and again. A fabulous chianti.
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