Private Chianti Rufina Half Day Tour with Lunch from Florence
Chianti Rufina, the smallest and highest-elevation sub-region in Chianti, is celebrated for its high-altitude vineyards that add unique tannic structure to its wines. ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Selvapiana's annata Rufina, ICEA-organic Sangiovese in the cool high-altitude Rufina style.
What it pairs with
- Pici al ragu Hand-rolled pici with Rufina annata.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
- Crostini di fegatini Florentine chicken-liver classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
- Pasta al pomodoro Tomato sweetness with sour-cherry acid.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pasta al pomodoro on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Selvapiana Chianti Rufina
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Crostini di fegatini, Pasta al pomodoro. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Selvapiana has bottled this Chianti Rufina annata in continuous production since around 1968. ICEA-organic since 2018.
- 1968First modern Selvapiana Rufina
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Selvapiana · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (95%), Malvasia Nera (5%)
- Classification
- Chianti Rufina DOCG
- Oak
- 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1968
Frequently asked about Selvapiana Chianti Rufina
What does Selvapiana Chianti Rufina taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Selvapiana's annata Rufina, ICEA-organic Sangiovese in the cool high-altitude Rufina style.
When should I drink Selvapiana Chianti Rufina?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Selvapiana Chianti Rufina?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Pasta al pomodoro. Hand-rolled pici with Rufina annata.
What grapes are in Selvapiana Chianti Rufina?
The blend is Sangiovese (95%), Malvasia Nera (5%). The wine is classified as Chianti Rufina DOCG.
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