Ruffino
Chianti Superiore Sangiovese Blend
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
This wine sports a nose that is laced with red and black fruit and earthy minerals. The palate features plum, blackberry and cherry, with fine tannins and a wonderful acidity. It tastes so fresh. The finish is medium long and fruity. Pair it with sausages or steaks, or a nice marinara sauce.
This wine sports a nose that is laced with red and black fruit and earthy minerals. The palate features plum, blackberry and cherry, with fine tannins and a wonderful acidity. It tastes so fresh. The finish is medium long and fruity. Pair it with sausages or steaks, or a nice marinara sauce.
Jan 22nd, 2024The 2019 Chianti Superiore is made from 70% Sangiovese grapes and a 30% blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Those grapes really get a chance to shine, since aging took place in concrete and stainless steel tanks for six months, then another two months in the bottle. Superiore serves as a sort of midpoint between the Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico. Alcohol ticks 13.5% abv and it generally sells for around $12.
This wine sports a nose that is laced with red and black fruit and earthy minerals. The palate features plum, blackberry and cherry, with fine tannins and a wonderful acidity. It tastes so fresh. The finish is medium long and fruity. Pair it with sausages or steaks, or a nice marinara sauce.
The 2019 Chianti Superiore is made from 70% Sangiovese grapes and a 30% blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Those grapes really get a chance to shine, since aging took place in concrete and stainless steel tanks for six months, then another two months in the bottle. Superiore serves as a sort of midpoint between the Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico. Alcohol ticks 13.5% abv and it generally sells for around $12.
This wine sports a nose that is laced with red and black fruit and earthy minerals. The palate features plum, blackberry and cherry, with fine tannins and a wonderful acidity. It tastes so fresh. The finish is medium long and fruity. Pair it with sausages or steaks, or a nice marinara sauce.
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3 people found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2014
Next up. Another solid 10 dollar Chianti by Ruffino.
Next up. Another solid 10 dollar Chianti by Ruffino.
3 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2014Light to med body. Slight sweetness, slight aluminum flavor, good for the price
Light to med body. Slight sweetness, slight aluminum flavor, good for the price
3 people found it helpfulOct 6th, 2013
Dry, robust flavor that develops as you drink. Flavorful. Appreciated more with the second glass.
Dry, robust flavor that develops as you drink. Flavorful. Appreciated more with the second glass.
2 people found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2016
Very drinkable, fruity, can't really taste the alcohol, liked it even more the day after I opened it.
Very drinkable, fruity, can't really taste the alcohol, liked it even more the day after I opened it.
2 people found it helpfulOct 15th, 2015
This Chianti Superiore is actually 70% Sangiovese & 30% Merlot/Cabernet, and is aged in stainless steel rather than oak. The result is a juicy, easy drinking wine with a nose of roasted tomato, and dried cherry. The pallate is fairly simple and fruit forward with strawberry and cherry standing out, but it fades quickly with tinge of alcohol on the finish. Did pair very well with cacciatore salami and a variety of hard cheeses on a rainy afternoon! ($10) [8/28/18]
This Chianti Superiore is actually 70% Sangiovese & 30% Merlot/Cabernet, and is aged in stainless steel rather than oak. The result is a juicy, easy drinking wine with a nose of roasted tomato, and dried cherry. The pallate is fairly simple and fruit forward with strawberry and cherry standing out, but it fades quickly with tinge of alcohol on the finish. Did pair very well with cacciatore salami and a variety of hard cheeses on a rainy afternoon! ($10) [8/28/18]
1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2018
My first ever taste of Chianti. Bored at the grocery store, I put this in the cart hesitantly. When Henry graduates from high school I am moving to Italy. Bonjourno 2028!!!!
My first ever taste of Chianti. Bored at the grocery store, I put this in the cart hesitantly. When Henry graduates from high school I am moving to Italy. Bonjourno 2028!!!!
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014