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2001 Ruffino Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva Gold Label
Vineyard: Ruffino
Price: $27.09- $43.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
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Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 2000 1999 1998 1996 1995 1993
Drink By 2010
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Ruffino's most famous label is the gold-label Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, first produced in 1947. The 2001 rendition capably maintains the tradition, combining coffee, prune and tobacco scents with flavors of ripe plums and dark earth. Tannins give a richly textured feel in the mouth, the drying finish balanced by ample fruit." Wine Enthusiast "This shows a raisiny tar character with hints of brown sugar. Full-bodied and very rich, with velvety tannins. This will improve with age." -Wine...
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  • Wine Advocate
    "I prefer the 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro with the gold label, however, very elegant in its aromas and flavors of cranberries and raspberries, tobacco, and violets, vigorous and sustained on the mid-palate and finish and with tasty, textured tannins on the close. It should continue to drink well for another dozen years."
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  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>
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  • Dr.Maxfax
    Plum, tobacco, raisen, touch of barn. Drank in2009
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Introduced to me by Rich Degen