Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro 2001

Ruffino (Italy)

Sangiovese (85%), Colorino (10%), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Chianti Classico shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, blueberry and black cherry followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, carob and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and blueberry. Riserva Ducale Oro ages for 5 months in barrique followed by 28 months in cask and at least 4 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 38, February 2006