Ruffino

Il Ducale Toscana Sangiovese Blend

8.8407 ratings
8.67 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Lohse

Berries, cocoa, a little heavy on the spice / vanilla

Berries, cocoa, a little heavy on the spice / vanilla

Dec 2nd, 2017
Jorge Carbonell

Decant. Syrah puts a strangle hold on the Merlot but an old world nose and good fruit on the pallet. Not bad. Not great. Drinkable for most.

Decant. Syrah puts a strangle hold on the Merlot but an old world nose and good fruit on the pallet. Not bad. Not great. Drinkable for most.

2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2015
Shengli Huang

It's smoother than I expected. Not sugary as it contains only 6g /L. Very nice in that price range. Feels like I can drink it anytime:)

It's smoother than I expected. Not sugary as it contains only 6g /L. Very nice in that price range. Feels like I can drink it anytime:)

2 people found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2015
Darcie Leib

Surprisingly rich and complex, earthy blend with floral and pepper. ($18)

Surprisingly rich and complex, earthy blend with floral and pepper. ($18)

2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

A Blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Syrah, dark red color with concentrated black fruit aromas. On the palate this well balanced wine shows cherry and blackberry flavors with round fine tannins. The finish ends with vanilla notes, medium length. Nice value.

A Blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Syrah, dark red color with concentrated black fruit aromas. On the palate this well balanced wine shows cherry and blackberry flavors with round fine tannins. The finish ends with vanilla notes, medium length. Nice value.

Aug 20th, 2016
Ainsley

Dry, oaky, leather and dark chocolate notes with a hint of lilac. Medium acidity, medium tannins, nice complexity with short length. #tuscany #sangiovese

Dry, oaky, leather and dark chocolate notes with a hint of lilac. Medium acidity, medium tannins, nice complexity with short length. #tuscany #sangiovese

Sep 26th, 2015
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.6

Sour cherry dark cocoa and more for $16 very yummy!

Sour cherry dark cocoa and more for $16 very yummy!

Jul 9th, 2015
Paul Weil

An amazing food wine which can stand up to fish, red meat, and veggies with equal stamina. Full of bright blueberry fruit with that Sangiovese earthiness.

An amazing food wine which can stand up to fish, red meat, and veggies with equal stamina. Full of bright blueberry fruit with that Sangiovese earthiness.

Feb 16th, 2014
Mark DeLancey

Delicious

Delicious

Jan 5th, 2020
Anthony Mazza

Well balanced smooth notes of berry..... excellent.

Well balanced smooth notes of berry..... excellent.

Jun 30th, 2019