2005 Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro

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Score 87/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2009

The 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro offers up red cherries, spices, flowers and herbs in a mid-weight style. Hard, angular tannins and a sense of underlying greenness both detract from the wine's balance.

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87
87/100

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87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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87 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 87/100 · Drink 2010-2017, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Aug 2009

The 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro offers up red cherries, spices, flowers and herbs in a mid-weight style. Hard, angular tannins and a sense of underlying greenness both detract from the wine's balance. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017. These new releases from Ruffino stand out for a style that aims for extreme concentration and intensity. Once again I get the sense the estate is simply trying too hard and that the wines might benefit from an easing off of the accelerator. Importer: Icon Estates, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-7111

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Ruffino
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Grape Blend

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Other

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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