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• Doc90 wrote: 90 points

  February 8, 2024 - Cozy and open. Mocha latte aromas. Pleasant Chianti that is at peak. Drink now. Paired with pizza.

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• peter.mancell@mfg.com.au Likes this wine: 92 points

  December 18, 2023 - Very good Chianti!

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• Sam3 wrote: flawed

  July 16, 2022 - Some fruit at the start but then thin with no finish. Past its prime.

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• brianakrin wrote: 90 points

  November 14, 2020 - Nice wine, good fruit. needs 1hr. decant

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• Oenecnist wrote:

  March 29, 2020 - Bought five bottles for 8/b when a local "warehouse store" closed its beverage section about 10 years ago; this is #3. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Medium purple with amber edge; some cherry, some old leather, hint of black tea that follow on the palate, good mouthfeel. I was always concerned about store storage with these bottles--displayed standing up, probably for months, with very little temp control and no humidity control. This was pleasant, but I think a well stored bottle would be markedly better. Stored (by me) horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable when considering quality, age, and price.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Ruffino
• Varietal Sangiovese Blend
• Designation Riserva Ducale
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion Chianti
• Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
• UPC Codes 083085903084, 088110642550, 088110642655, 8001660109753

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• Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
• In Cellars 766 (40%)
• Consumed 1,160 (60%)

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