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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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."
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Expert Reviews
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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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Wine Spectator
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Wine Enthusiast
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Vintage ChartRating for Italy-Tuscany: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>
User Tasting Note
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Dr.MaxfaxPlum, tobacco, raisen, touch of barn. Drank in2009
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Fellow Drync'rIntroduced to me by Rich Degen



