Introduction to Ruffino

Introduction to Ruffino
Presentation Overview
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History of Ruffino
Vineyards and Estates
Philosophy
Italian Wine Classifications
Core Tier
Estate Tier
Summary
Resources
History
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1877 Founded by Ilario & Leopoldo
Ruffino
1881 Received 1st Gold Medal for
Chianti in Milan
1890 Duke of Aosta appointed Ruffino
as official supplier
1894 Received 1st Gold Medal for
Chianti in Florence
1913 Winery acquired by the Folonari
family
1927 First commercial release of the
Riserva Ducale
2004 Joint venture with Icon Estates
2007 130th Anniversary of Ruffino
Additional Information
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Interview with Adolfo and Luigi Folonari
Ruffino website history by decade
Ruffino Vineyards and Estates
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Gretole - profile
Greppone Mazzi – profile
La Solatia - profile
Lodola Nuova - profile
Montemasso - profile
Poggio Casciano - profile
Santedame – profile
Additional Information
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Aowmobile.com vineyard profiles
AOWmobile.com region profiles of
Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico,
Montalcino, Montepulciano
InRuffino magazine interview of Valeria
Fasoli, Ruffino Estates’ agronomist (pg
5-6)
Philosophy
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Strive to express the best
qualities of every grape
Elegance, balance, and
drinkability are considered the
most important characteristics
in wine
Range includes everything
from Tuscany's modern wines
to more traditional Italian
selections
Additional Information
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Remarkable Palate #94 Interview with
Adolfo Folonari (min 0:00-23:45)
Italian Wine Designations
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Four Designations
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DOC – Denominazione di
Origine Controllata
DOCG – Denominazione di
Origine Controllata e Garantita
IGT – Indicazione Geografica
Tipica
VDT – Vino da Tavola
Additional Information
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* Hover over a button to learn more; advance the next slide when done
GrapeRadio podcast on Italian
Wines and Regions (39:18 min)
CAOW podcast on Chianti
Classico (3:30 min)
Core
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White wines
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Red wines
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Orvieto DOC
Orvieto Abboccato DOC
Lumina Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia IGT
Libaio Chardonnay Toscana IGT
Fonte al Sole Toscana IGT
Chianti DOCG
Chianti Superiore DOCG
Aziano Chianti Classico DOCG
Il Ducale Toscana IGT
Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico
Riserva DOCG
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico
Riserva DOCG
Additional Information
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Ruffino Mobile Profiles
Libiao video (1:41 min)
Estate
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La Solatia Toscana IGT
Modus Toscana IGT
Lodola Nuova
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Greppone Mazzi
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Romitorio Toscana IGT
Santedame Chianti Classico DOCG
Borgo Conventi
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
DOCG
Pinot Grigio Collio DOC
Chardonnay Collio DOC
Friulano Collio DOC
Sauvignon Collio DOC
Merlot Collio DOC
Ruffino Mobile Profiles
Summary
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Founded in 1877; now owned by
the Folinari family
The portfolio includes
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Chianti, Chianti Classico and
Chianti Superiore DOCG wines
Tuscan DOCG wines such as
Greppone Mazzi and Lodola
Nuova
Super Tuscan style wines such
as Modus and Romitorio di
Santedame
white wines include an Orvieto
Classico, a Pinot Grigio and two
Tuscan Chardonnays
Styles from modern and
innovative to more classicallyflavored Italian selections
Additional Resources
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Ruffino website
Ruffino video clips
InRuffino magazine
Ruffino Mobile Profiles website
Constellation Wines website
Constellation Academy of Wine website
Associazone del Vino Toscano website
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