{"product_id":"ruffino-riserva-ducale-oro-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-1-5l-magnum","title":"Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuffino Riserva Ducale Oro is the flagship of one of Tuscany's most famous wine houses, here in a 1.5 liter magnum. First created in 1947 as a special selection of Riserva Ducale, it anticipated the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione category by decades, and today one in every four bottles of Gran Selezione opened in the world is Riserva Ducale Oro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes entirely from Ruffino's estates of Gretole and Santedame in Castellina in Chianti, where the vineyards sit 300 to 450 metres above sea level on well-drained hillsides rich in shale and limestone. The blend is 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Colorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation and maceration of about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel, the wine ages for 30 months in total: Sangiovese in large Slavonian oak casks and the Merlot and Cabernet in barriques and tonneaux for 12 months, followed by time in concrete and at least three months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent vintages have earned 95 points from James Suckling and 96 from Doctor Wine. The magnum format ages more slowly and gracefully than a standard bottle and makes a grand centrepiece for a dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby red with garnet hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cherry, plum and violet, opening to eucalyptus, black pepper and coffee bean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressive structure with elegant, soft tannins and fresh acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruffino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Colorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 months in total, including Slavonian oak casks, barriques and tonneaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5L magnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the magnum an hour ahead or decant it, and serve at about 60 to 64°F. Riserva Ducale Oro is made for the Tuscan table: bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, roast lamb and aged pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grapes are in Riserva Ducale Oro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Colorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn Ruffino's Gretole and Santedame estates in Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30 months in total, in large Slavonian oak, barriques and tonneaux, concrete and bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wine\"\u003eWine collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruffino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199587676469,"sku":"VWS200434314","price":167.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-45818.webp?v=1794513468","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/ruffino-riserva-ducale-oro-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-1-5l-magnum","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}