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Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend

Ruffino · Tuscany · Italy

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Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

A medium-bodied Chianti with ripe plum and berry fruit, violet lift, white pepper and clean, savory tannins.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Chianti that is fruit-forward but still dry, fresh and food-friendly.

Why buy it

It is a dependable Tuscan red from a historic Chianti producer, with enough fruit for casual sipping and enough acidity and tannin for dinner.

Best for

Tomato sauces, meat sauces, baked eggplant, pizza, soups and cheese.

Style

Dry, medium-bodied, Sangiovese-led Tuscan red blend with fresh acidity and restrained aging in stainless steel and concrete.

Drinks like

Chianti DOCG, young Chianti Classico, Rosso di Toscana, lighter Super Tuscan blends

Experience level

Easy for newer red-wine drinkers, but recognizable as classic Chianti for Sangiovese fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitplumfresh plumwild berryblueberryblack cherry
Floralviolet
Earthleatherearth
Spicewhite peppercinnamon
Othercocoatobacco

Pairs well with

pasta with meat sauce · eggplant parmigiana · hearty soups · medium-firm cheeses · cream-based pasta dishes

Best occasions

Weeknight Italian dinnerPizza and pasta nightCasual entertainingRed sauce dishesCheese board

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-64°F
Decanting:
Not required; give it 15 minutes in the glass if serving right after opening.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese glass.
Drink or cellar:
Current-release, everyday Chianti Superiore style; enjoy now or over the next few years.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Ruffino Il Leo Chianti Superiore is a Sangiovese-led Tuscan red with plum, violet and white pepper notes, plus elegant tannins and a medium-long finish. A versatile dinner bottle for pasta with meat sauce, eggplant parmesan, soups, meats and cheeses.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Sangiovese-based red blend
Grapes
70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other complementary grape varieties
Producer
Ruffino
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Superiore DOCG
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Grapes come from vineyards within the Chianti appellation in the Tuscan hills, at about 200-350 meters elevation, with galestro-rich soils.
Vessel:
Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for fermentation; stainless steel and concrete for aging.
About the winery · Ruffino ›

Ruffino was founded in Pontassieve in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino. The winery is closely tied to Chianti history and helped build the international reputation of Tuscan wine. Ruffino states that it obtained the first DOCG certification strip for Chianti, AA00000001. Today the company presents its work as a balance of Tuscan tradition, modern winemaking and sustainability-minded practices.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend dry or sweet?
Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend taste like?
A medium-bodied Chianti with ripe plum and berry fruit, violet lift, white pepper and clean, savory tannins.
What food pairs with Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend?
It pairs well with Pasta with meat sauce, Eggplant parmigiana, Hearty soups, Medium-firm cheeses and Cream-based pasta dishes.
How should I serve Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend?
Serve at 60-64°F. Not required; give it 15 minutes in the glass if serving right after opening. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese glass.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Ruffino Chianti Superiore Sangiovese-based red blend?
750 ml bottle.