David Lawrason

This is fairly pale garnet colour from extended barrel ageing given to gran selezione bottlings. It has a nicely...

Michael Godel

The original Gran Selezione is the Ducale Oro, going back almost a decade now from this 2014 and that is almost hard...

Sara d'Amato

There is a refreshing nature to this otherwise concentrated Chianti blend aged for 36 months prior to release....

John Szabo, MS

Savoury, dusty, firm, properly tannic, the '14 Riserva Ducale is on the more edgy and herbal end of the spectrum,...

Steve Thurlow

A well known Chianti with quite a mature nose of dried cherry, leather, tobacco and oregano. It's full bodied and...

Marc Chapleau

Very good chianti ample and concentrated, with marked woody, which asks to be melted. The wine is still young that is...

Jason Solanki

Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Highly aromatic with lovely red cherry, cinnamon, and oak spice. The medium-full bodied palate offers nicely balanced aroma replays with savoury touches supported by bright acidity. It's a touch warm, but concentrated fruit holds it up well. Excellent finish length. Firm tannins need 3-4 years to settle down. Drink by 2030. Tasted Oct/2018.

Mark Lesniak

Tasted February 2020

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2014