Ruffino Romitorio di Santedame Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2023

Ruffino Romitorio di Santedame Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2023 is a concentrated, elegant, and finely sculpted Tuscan red wine produced in very limited quantities by the historic Ruffino estate. Sourced from a distinct single vineyard situated on the Tenuta di Santedame at an elevation of 300 to 400 meters above sea level in the Conca d'Oro of Castellina in Chianti, the vines are rooted in stony galestro, clay, and fractured limestone soils. Reflecting the pinnacle of the Chianti Classico quality hierarchy, the hand-harvested blend of Sangiovese with a trace percentage of indigenous Colorino undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation followed by approximately 30 months of maturation in concrete vats and French oak barriques. In the glass, it presents an impenetrable, deep ruby-red core with dark garnet reflections. The bouquet opens with intense and complex aromas of crushed marasca cherries, wild blackberries, and plum compote, intricately layered with freshly ground black pepper, dark cocoa, roasted coffee beans, licorice, and fragrant wild Mediterranean garrigue. On the palate, it delivers a muscular yet refined medium-to-full body characterized by fine-grained, assertive tannins, vibrant natural acidity, and a persistent, savory, and mineral-etched finish.

Food Pairing: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted venison loin with juniper berries, wild boar pappardelle, braised beef short ribs, or aged Pecorino Toscano.