- Chianti Rufina
the wines presented by the Estate of Ancient Vintages
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- Wines produced:
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Chianti Rufina DOCG, Sparkling Brut Rosé, Tuscany White IGT, Vinsanto
- Vines:
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Trebbiano, Malvasia
- Bottles produced:
100.000
- Cultivation / production:
Organic and traditional
- Vini Azienda:
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCGProduction area: Pelago
Vineyard extension:
Grape variety: 100% SangioveseCertified/denomination: Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG
Altitude: 300 m above sea level.
Vinification: Fermentation 15 days in stainless steel tanks, thermoregulated at 28°C/30°C
Colour: garnet red
Perfume: Strong bouquet with scent of red fruits and ripe cherry
Taste: extremely full-bodied complex, with final frangrancies of red fruits
Accompaniments: This red wine goes well with very tasty dishes, grilled and braised meats.
- Chianti Rufina DOCG
Production area: Pelago
Vineyard extension:
Grape variety: 100% SangioveseCertified/denomination: Chianti Rufina DOCG
Altitude: 300 m above sea level
Vinification: the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28/30°C) for 10 days before racking and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. After fermentation the wine is put into oak barrels.
Aging / Refinement: 9 months in oak barrels, has a potential ageing of 15-20 yearsColour: ruby red colour
Perfume: excellent persistance of smell of red fruits
Taste: ragain comes out the red fruits flavours with a little touch of different spices at the end, good persistence and very pleasant.
Accompaniments: Well suited to savoury red meats dishes in particular roasted meats.
- Sparkling Brut Rosé
Production area: Pelago
Vineyard extension:
Grape variety: 40% Sangiovese, 60% MerlotCertified/denomination: DOCG
Bottles per year:
Vinification: Manual harvest, soft pressing, fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature below 20°C, clarification, filtration
Aging / Refinement: the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (18/20°C) for 10 days. Three months in stainless steel and sparkling process made with Charmat metod.Potential ageing: 3 years
Colour: pink pale, with a great limpidity.
Perfume: notes of tropical fruit, citrus, peach and bouquet of white flowers
Taste: fine bubbles, tropical fruit and good acidity.
Accompaniments: served beside delicate appetizers, but also chesses and delicatessen. It can be combined as well with seafood dishes, crabs, fish soups, and white meats
- Toscana Bianco IGT
Production area: Pelago
Vineyard extension:
Grape variety: 90% Chardonnay, 10% SauvignonCertified/denomination: DOCG
Bottles per year:
Vinification: The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (19/20°C) for 10 days.
Aging / Refinement: three months in stainless steel.Ageing potential: 3 months
Colour: pale straw yellow
Perfume: delicate but persistent and intense, with notes of fruit
Taste: rich and dry; fine and elegant on the palate.
Accompaniments: well-suited to subtlely flavoured appetisers, seafood dishes and soups, and meat.
Serving temperature: 10°C
Among the hills of Chianti Rufina near Florence the Estate of Ancient Vintages extends over 70 hectares of vineyards and it's surrounded by its own olive groves. The property has a rich history, in 2011 awarded by the Chamber of Commerce as one of 150 Italian oldest wine companies.
The journey through the Estate of Ancient Vintages' history reveals fascinating milestones: from the discovery of an Etruscan stele dating back to 500 B.C. to the mention of it in a 12th century parchment, from becoming a farm of the Florence Santa Maria Nuova Hospital in 1.473 throughout the 17th century, till finally becoming ownership of a local noble family in 1800. up to nowadays.
In 1960 the estate's wine production activity was transitioned from sharecropping to direct management, and equipped with modern vineyards and state-of-the-art cellars.
In 2023, the company celebrated its 550 years of continuous operation.
The privileged geographical location of the vineyards, between 250 and 400 meters above sea level, with a soil composed of limestone, clay and marl facilitates the cultivation of high-quality grapes.
The Old Vintage Experience is designed for those eager to taste the history of the Estate of Ancient Vintages and offers a tour where the visitor will be guided through all the parts of the villa that make up the company, with a special focus on the Family's 550y old private ancient wine cellar for a one-of-a-kind wine experience
The customer is offered a glass of sparkling white or rosé wine at arrival, while being guided to see the collection of special historic bottles among which one bottle will be picked from at the guest’s choice.
An old vintage bottle will be opened and the wine will breathe generously, while the guest will complete the tour of the cellar and will then savour the chosen old vintage in a private room. They will only then taste the Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG of the current vintage, so that they can correctly compare it with the previous wine and understand both wines evolution over time.
Two more wines -or one more wine and the Vinsanto- of the Estate of Ancient Vintages will be additionally tasted and accompanied by a light lunch to complete this special wine tasting experience.