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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale 2010, Tuscany

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Chianti Classico (Sangiovese) Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Italy

$24.95 (45195)

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10

Critic Reviews (8)

Craig Pinhey
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Craig Pinhey

Attractively earthy on the nose, with dark cherry fruit complimenting this Riserva. Good grip on the finish,...

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Bill Zacharkiw
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Bill Zacharkiw

Good. Lots of vibrancy here. Simple fruit for the moment, but I have a feeling that this has more to say. Like to see...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A traditionally-styled, savoury, herbal and earthy vintage here for the Riserva Ducale in 2010, quickly approaching...

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Steve Thurlow
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Steve Thurlow

This is a good Chianti with an authentic feel to nose and palate. Expect mild aromas of red cherry with earthy...

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Rhys Pender, MW
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Rhys Pender, MW

Medium intensity on the nose with savoury tobacco and leather and mixed red berry fruit. The palate is soft yet still...

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Treve Ring
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Treve Ring

Seamless pure and scented black cherry from start to finish, along with stone, iodine, tobacco, earth, dried herbs,...

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Anthony Gismondi
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Anthony Gismondi

The 2010 is somewhat quiet on the nose if anything more earth and mushroom less fragrant red fruits. The palate is a...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

There is a slightly earthy/woolly and meaty ambiance here. It's mid-weight and well balanced in one sense - has some...

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Community Reviews (2)

Stephan W
Stephan W

Very nice medium-bodied Chianti. Tasted February 2014.

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Craig Osborn
Craig Osborn

Tasted Sept. 2014.

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