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 2018: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: cassis, graphite, violet, sweet cedar
Palate: blackcurrant, iron, polished oak, tobacco
Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan from Selvapiana, Cabernet-led Toscana IGT from Rufina vineyards.
What it pairs with
- Rib of beef, dry-aged Cabernet weight for dry-aged beef.More wines for beef and red meat →Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
- Rack of lamb with rosemary Bordeaux structure and lamb fat.More wines for lamb →
- Aged Pecorino with truffle honey Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Selvapiana Fornace
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Rack of lamb with rosemary, Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fornace is Selvapiana's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan Toscana IGT, first vintage 2003 from the Rufina estate.
- 2003First Fornace vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Selvapiana · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (30%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 20 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Selvapiana Fornace
What does Selvapiana Fornace taste like?
On the nose, cassis, graphite, violet, sweet cedar. On the palate, blackcurrant, iron, polished oak, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan from Selvapiana, Cabernet-led Toscana IGT from Rufina vineyards.
When should I drink Selvapiana Fornace?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Selvapiana Fornace?
Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rack of lamb with rosemary and Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Cabernet weight for dry-aged beef.
What grapes are in Selvapiana Fornace?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (30%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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