Ruffino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Ducale Oro 2020

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Ruffino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2020

Producer: Ruffino | Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Vintage: 2020 | Classification: Gran Selezione
Grape Variety: Predominantly Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window: 2025–2042+ | Aging Potential: 20+ years

The Wine

The 2020 Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione represents the pinnacle of Ruffino’s Chianti Classico production, crafted only in vintages of outstanding quality. The warm, dry 2020 vintage delivered wines of intensity, ripeness, and structure, yet with the freshness and elegance that define the Chianti Classico hills. This is a powerful but refined Gran Selezione, destined for long cellaring.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe and expressive, with aromas of black cherry, plum, violet, dried rose, and herbs, complimented by notes of leather and spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, offering layers of dark fruit, cassis, and red cherry. Polished tannins and lively acidity carry hints of balsamic, cocoa, and cedar.

Finish: Long and structured, with fruit, spice, and savoury depth that speaks to its aging potential.

Producer Details

Founded in 1877, Ruffino is one of Tuscany’s most historic and globally recognised producers. The Riserva Ducale Oro, first released in 1947, stands as a symbol of excellence and today is proudly bottled as a Gran Selezione, the highest designation in Chianti Classico. The 2020 vintage continues Ruffino’s legacy of producing wines that marry tradition, terroir, and modern precision.

Wine Details

Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel with extended maceration; matured for ~36 months in large Slavonian oak casks and French barriques, followed by bottle aging
Alcohol Content: ~14.5% ABV
Cellaring: Best from 2025, with peak drinking 2030–2042+

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with Florentine steak, osso buco, roast lamb, wild boar ragù, or aged Pecorino Toscano.