Ruffino Chianti Superiore

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
VINEYARDS:
Grape sourcing: The grapes for this wine were grown in vineyards located in two
of the most sought-after areas for Chianti: Valdarno and Monteriggioni.
Soils: Typical of the Chianti region – moderate clay content with galestro rock
Microclimate: Characterized by hot, dry summers with hot daytime temperatures.
Nighttime temperatures are cooler, allowing for optimal maturation.
VINIFICATION AND AGING:
Harvest: The 2015 harvest began the first week of September and ended
during the first week of October.
Fermentation: The wine underwent 9 days of fermentation and post-fermentation
maceration in stainless-steel vats at a temperature of 80°F.
Aging: After malolactic fermentation was complete, the wine was aged for
approximately 9 months in concrete and stainless-steel vats.
Alcohol content: 13.5%
SENSORY PROPERTIES:
Color: Ruby red with violet hues
Aroma: The bouquet is intense and typical of Chianti. Fruity notes of fresh plums
and black cherries are followed by hints of violets.
Tasting profile: Intensely flavorful and medium-bodied, our 2015 Chianti Superiore
presents steady-yet-elegant tannins that match perfectly with the fruity body of the wine.
A long, lingering finish offers notes of fresh cherry and blueberry