Tomaiolo Chianti Riserva Gold Sangiovese blend
Sangiovese blend · Tuscany
$8.99
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Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend
Ruffino · Tuscany · Italy
$39.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 95-point score from James Suckling.
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 refined, structured Chianti Classico with cherry, plum, violet, pepper, eucalyptus and coffee-chocolate accents.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Sangiovese-based reds with freshness, savory complexity and enough tannin for steak, ragu or aged cheese.
Why buy it
It is Ruffino's gold-label Oro selection: a step up from the standard Riserva Ducale, with estate fruit and Gran Selezione aging.
Best for
A polished Italian red for dinner, gifting or a small cellar spot.
Style
Dry, medium-full to full-bodied, savory red with bright acidity, polished tannins and moderate oak complexity.
Drinks like
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico Riserva, mature Sangiovese blends, traditional Tuscan reds
Experience level
Approachable for Chianti fans, with enough structure and detail for more experienced drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled steak or bistecca alla fiorentina · pappardelle with tuscan beef or wild boar ragu · mushroom risotto with parmigiano-reggiano · aged pecorino or firm sheep's-milk cheese
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- About 64°F / 18°C
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes for the current release, especially if served young
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese stem
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now with air, or cellar for several years; exact window depends on the vintage on the bottle
- 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 Riserva Ducale Oro is a polished Chianti Classico Gran Selezione built on Sangiovese, with cherry, plum, violet, spice and coffee-like notes. It is structured but refined, with fresh acidity and soft, elegant tannins.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Sangiovese blend
- Grapes
- 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino
- Producer
- Ruffino
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 15%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Selected Ruffino estate vineyards at Gretole and Santedame in Castellina in Chianti
- Vessel:
- Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for about 20 days; blended wine also spends time in concrete vats
About the winery · Ruffino ›
Ruffino is a Tuscan producer strongly associated with Chianti Classico and its estate vineyards. Riserva Ducale was first created in 1927 as a tribute to the Duke of Aosta, and the Oro selection followed in 1947 as a more selective expression. This bottling comes from Gretole and Santedame in Castellina in Chianti and is positioned by the producer as a structured, age-worthy Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
Critic reviews
95/100James Suckling
“Red cherries, eucalyptus, licorice, velvety tannins and integrated acidity.”
94/100Wine Spectator
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Savory aromas with dark berries; blackberry, bergamot and wild mint on the palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend dry or sweet?
- Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend taste like?
- A refined, structured Chianti Classico with cherry, plum, violet, pepper, eucalyptus and coffee-chocolate accents.
- What food pairs with Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend?
- It pairs well with grilled steak or bistecca alla Fiorentina, pappardelle with Tuscan beef or wild boar ragu, mushroom risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano and aged pecorino or firm sheep's-milk cheese.
- How should I serve Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend?
- Serve at About 64°F / 18°C. 20-30 minutes for the current release, especially if served young. Glass: Large red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese stem.
- Is Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend a good value?
- At $39.99 it carries a verified 95-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Sangiovese blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 15% alcohol by volume.