The soul of Chianti Classico
Riserva Ducale Oro, produced for the first time in 1947, is an evolution of the wine Riserva Ducale, which saw the light in 1927.
There are no words to describe exactly how much this wine means to Ruffino. Riserva Ducale Oro is a modern classic. It tells the tale of the quality evolution which has characterised the last 50 years of Italy's fine wine production.
Riserva Ducale Oro has a distinctive style, recognizable through the decades of the twentieth century. It conveys the ancient traditions of its homeland. This wine is an intrical part of the history of the people of Chianti Classico. Its nature reflects their strong character, their innate will to find new challenges, and their passion for the extraordinary territory which is their home.
"Terroir" is a word that defines the relationship between soil, climate, and human intervention. The interaction of these components results in the characteristics which are often defined as a wine's typicality, identity, and personality.
Being well aware of the importance of terroir, the House of Ruffino has searched continuously for the ideal Ruffino wine. In the years after World War II, this research led to the creation of Riserva Ducale Oro, as a natural development of the Riserva Ducale and as a symbol of a new challenge which Ruffino set itself in the Chianti region: what is the real quality and ageing potential of Chianti Sangiovese.
Research was conducted in order to further develop the quality of Chianti Classico Sangiovese. The best vineyards in the Chianti Classico area were selected in different areas where different soils, microclimates, and exposures would lead to the creation of a Chianti Classico Riserva able to express the richness of this marvelous territory with its many, inimitable, precious characteristics.
Riserva Ducale Oro undergoes a long ageing period in botti, the traditional Tuscan ageing casks. It is an extraordinarily complex Chianti Classico Riserva featuring a solid structure and elegant perfumes - a truly golden wine.
This wine, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2007, bears a particular significance to Ruffino.
Riserva Ducale Oro is today, at the end of the first decade in the new millennium, as it was in 1947, its first year of production, a sincere, honest wine that honours its home region. A wine of breeding, personality and style, recognizable vintage after vintage to anyone who drinks it. A wine that has traveled widely and won awards and appreciation all over the world.
Riserva Ducale Oro is produced only in the very best vintages. One of this extraordinary wine's main features is, in fact, its longevity. Some of the best vintages in the past 50 years include: 1949 and 1955, 1970 and 1975, 1983 and 1985, 1990, 1999, 2001 and the recent 2003.
RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2005
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91/100 - Wine Enthusiast (USA)
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2 red glasses - Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2010 (Italia
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92/100 - The Wine Advocate-Lisa Perrotti Brown MW (USA)
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4 bunches - Duemilavini AIS 2010 (Italia)
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Silver Medal - India Wine Challenge (India)
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92/100 - Toronto Life (Canada)
RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2004
- 91/100 - Wine Enthusiast
- 3 bicchieri (3 glasses) - Gambero Rosso wine guide "Vini d'Italia" 2008
- Very good - The Wall Street Journal
- 91/100 - eRobertParker.com
- 4 stars - Decanter
- 91/100 - Wine News
RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2003
- 2 bicchieri (2 glasses) - Gambero Rosso wine guide "Vini d'Italia" 2008
- 94/100 - Wine Access
- 94/100 - Gismondionwine.com
- 90/100 - The Wine Advocate
- 4 stars - Decanter Magazine
- 16.5/20, 4 bottiglie (4 bottles) - wine guide l'Espresso 2008
- Le Vins de la semaine - Le Devoir
- 16/20 - Vinum
RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2001
- 90/100 - The Wine Spectator
- 3 bicchieri rossi (3 red glasses) - Gambero Rosso guide "Vini d'Italia" 2005
- SupertreStelle (super 3 stars) - wine guide "I Vini di Veronelli" 2005
- Silver Medal - Swiss Wine Contest Monde Selection 2005
- 4 Stars - Highly Recommended - Decanter Magazine
- Bronze Medal - International Wine and Spirits Contest 2005
- 92/100 - The Wine Advocate
- 90/100 - The Wine Enthusiast
- Vino su cui credere sempre (Wine you can always trust) - Food and Wine
- 90/100 - Haaretz
- Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge 2007
- 92/100 - Wine Review Online
RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2000
RISERVA DUCALE ORO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 1999
- 93/100 - Wine Review Online
- Commended - International Wine and Spirits Competition 2003
- 2 bicchieri rossi (2 red glasses) - Gambero Rosso guide "Vini d'Italia" 2003
- 91/100 - Wine Access
Vintage Stars Ageing potential
1947 **** historic vintage
1949 ***** historic vintage
1950 **** historic vintage
1951 **** historic vintage
1952 *** historic vintage
1953 **** historic vintage
1955 ***** historic vintage
1956 *** historic vintage
1957 **** historic vintage
1958 ***** historic vintage
1959 *** historic vintage
1961 ***** historic vintage
1962 *** historic vintage
1964 **** historic vintage
1967 **** historic vintage
1969 **** historic vintage
1970 ***** drink
1973 *** drink
1975 **** drink
1977 **** drink
1978 ***** drink
1979 **** drink
1980 **** drink
1982 **** drink
1983 **** drink
1985 ***** drink or hold
1986 **** drink
1988 ***** drink or hold
1990 ***** drink or hold
1993 **** drink or hold
1995 ***** hold
1996 *** drink or hold
1997 **** hold
1999 ***** hold
2000 ***** hold
2001 ***** hold
2003 **** hold
Spicey bean soup with bacon and grilled sausaces
Black cabbage soup
Prosciutto toscano (Tuscan ham)
Gnocchetti alla fiorentina
Spring lamb casserole
Mixed grilled meat