Wine Ruffino, “Romitorio di Santedame”, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, 2016

Description

“Romitorio di Santedame” – a truly unique red wine produced only during the best vintages. It belongs to the category Supertuscan wines and is a kind of symbol of the importance that the company attaches Ruffino revival and development of indigenous Tuscan varieties. The peculiarity of this wine is that the grapes used for its preparation, has unique characteristics that can not be made in some other place. Bouquet and taste Romitorio di Santedame superbly convey the beauty of the native terroir.
The wine is made from the best grapes varieties Colorino (60%) and Merlot (40%) from the vineyard “Romitorio di Santedame” in the estate Santedame, located near the village of Castellina in Chianti (Siena). Vines, planted at the beginning of this century, growing at an altitude of 310-455 meters above sea level on the clay-poor sandy soil. The prevailing climate in this region contributes to the outstanding ripening of grapes. In 2006, berry picking Merlot beginning of the end of September and mid-October were harvested Colorino. Vinification is made separately for each class. Alcoholic fermentation proceeded for 15 days in a temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with an average temperature of 28 C. Postfermentativnaya maceration on skins continued for another 15 days. After completion of malolactic fermentation, the wine was blended and the next 18 months matured in 225 liter French oak barrels Allier and Tronse. Then, already bottled wine has undergone additional aging in the cellars of the winery.

For the traditionally high quality and excellent organoleptic characteristics of wine “Romitorio di Santedame” 5 times in a row receives high award “Three glasses” from a reputable Italian edition of Gambero Rosso, and its international acceptance is reflected in the high ratings of wine magazines “Wine Spectator” and “The Wine Advocate “.

Company “Ruffino” began its history in 1877, when the hereditary Tuscan winemakers and great patriots of their native land, cousins Hilario and Leopoldo Ruffino winery founded in the nearby town of Pontassieve to Florence. This company has been producing the best wines of Tuscany. Products “Ruffino” has long since become the hallmark of the famous worldwide Tuscan style. In 1895 at an exhibition in Bordeaux wine Chianti Ruffino was recognized as the best. In 1984, when it was formed appellation Chianti DOCG, the same wine received the first state mark of quality.

In 1913 the company was acquired by the family Folonari. The new owners have managed to make “Ruffino” symbol of wine and sample quality Tuscan wines. The pride of the winery’s flagship wine is Riserva Ducale super premium category, which is available since 1927. Now the company is run by brothers Paolo and Marco Folonari and their families, who own estates with vineyards in the most prestigious wine-producing areas of Tuscany – Chianti, Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, as well as in the Collio DOC in Friuli. Each estate is managed by experienced agronomist and enologist. The main activity of the “Ruffino” is subject to the maintenance of a high level of quality of all produced wines, it also made a significant contribution to the creation of such a beautiful image of Italian wine-making on the modern international wines. To date, the company’s wines are exported to 85 countries. In 2011, “Ruffino” became the first Italian company to join the largest international consortium Constellation Brands.