Rating 82
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage 2015
Appellation
Tuscany
Italy
ABV 13.5%
Price $22.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-03-15

Perfect For

House Wine, Party Wine, Pizza Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Sangiovese

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015 Review

Not sure if it is due to the sheer amount of wine made by this brand, or maybe the vintage was a bit rainy, but this wine shows the lighter side of Chianti and struggles to bring depth and complexity. . The wine is light bodied, with leading notes of rose petals and twiggy underbrush on the nose. On the palate these aromas are muted a bit with classic cherry notes showing up but fading quickly on the finish. It's a workhorse wine that shows up on many shelves and lists across the US, so it's worth considering when the choices are slim.

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Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015
Not sure if it is due to the sheer amount of wine made by this brand, or maybe the vintage was a bit rainy, but this wine shows the lighter side of Chianti and struggles to bring depth and complexity. . The wine is light bodied, with leading notes of rose petals and twiggy underbrush on the nose. On the palate these aromas are muted a bit with classic cherry notes showing up but fading quickly on the finish. It's a workhorse wine that shows up on many shelves and lists across the US, so it's worth considering when the choices are slim.

Reviewed On: 03-15-2019
82
POINTS
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015
Not sure if it is due to the sheer amount of wine made by this brand, or maybe the vintage was a bit rainy, but this wine shows the lighter side of Chianti and struggles to bring depth and complexity. . The wine is light bodied, with leading notes of rose petals and twiggy underbrush on the nose. On the palate these aromas are muted a bit with classic cherry notes showing up but fading quickly on the finish. It's a workhorse wine that shows up on many shelves and lists across the US, so it's worth considering when the choices are slim.

Reviewed On: 03-15-2019