Ruffino FONTE AL SOLE Sangiovese di Toscana IGT

Name: Ruffino FONTE AL SOLE Sangiovese di Toscana IGT - 2004
Where it's from:  >Italy >Tuscany >Bolgheri
Price per case: £117.92 
Bottle size: 75 cl
Bottles per case: 12
Style: Soft & Supple Reds
Grapes: Sangiovese
Description: Brilliant garnet red colour, intense berry fruit nose, youthful soft palate with a gentle vanilla oak finish.
World famous as a Chianti producer, during the last 25 years Ruffino have diversified their production to become one of Tuscany’s most important ambassadors for quality wine. The Folonari family’s strategy of acquiring and developing “tenimenti” – individual estates in specialised zones – has given their portfolio great variety and personality. Ruffino now owns a total of 1,500 hectares of land including 400 under wine. This diversity reflects the best of both modern and traditional winemaking. The Ruffino flagship has always been the magnificent Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico, which was originally the private reserve of the Duke of Aosta. Ruffino’s new style of wines is well represented by Libaio, a delicious, fresh, lightly perfumed blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub region: Bolgheri
Producer: Ruffino
Product ID: 34842
Number of cases : 
Delivery Timescales: 10
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