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2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro

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2001

Avg. Rating: 82.0/100 (5 Reviews)
Winery: Ruffino
Vintage: 2001
Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany: Chianti Classico
Retail Price: $$$$ 48.00 USD
Created by: nickolas
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Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG. 85% Sangiovese, 15% Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot. For some wonderful information about this wine, see Ed McCarthy's review at the following place: http://www.winereviewonline.com/mccarthy_riservaducale.cfm

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2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon nickolas 82.0/100
Now THAT's what Chianti is supposed to taste like!

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2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon vanwyklr 80.0/100
Very earthy. It tasted like drinking dirty old flower water. It needs to be decanted. It was better after day 2 and 3. I'd pass. Much better Chianti can be found cheaper.

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2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon vivaitalia 75.0/100
very tight. the fruit was very repressed and even the dirty earth flavors were unpleasant. I was stunned at how bland this wine was, I expected to really enjoy it. I don't think it was corked.

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2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon npdu09 98.0/100
The perfect Chianti. I spent the entire summer in Italy drinking wines and this is at the top of my list. Extremely dark and rich in flavor. A true gem.

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2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro
(6 months ago) buddy icon macpilot 75.0/100
I had a cold so I hope that is the reason for not finding anything special for the price paid

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