Ruffino
Bolgheri Rosso di Marte 2022
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Aging | Matured for six months in selected oak barrels on the lees and further refined in the bottle for three months before being released for sale. |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2022, Tuscany, Italy
- Grape variety and style: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; dry, structured and complex red
- Aroma and taste: Notes of wild berries, tobacco and sweet spices; soft tannins, long finish
- Vinification and ageing: Hand-harvested; 6 months in wood on the lees and 3 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 16-18 °C, decant for 1 hour; suitable for game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rosso di Marte by Ruffino captures the essence of Bolgheri through a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Deep ruby in colour, it releases aromas of wild berries, tobacco and sweet spices, enriched by clear balsamic notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, supported by excellent acidity and a fine, silky tannic texture that leads the sip towards a persistent finish, ideal for pairing with game dishes or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Tuscany along the coast of the Maremma, in the Bolgheri area, where the vineyards benefit from the Mediterranean climate. The vines grow on gentle hills at around two hundred metres above sea level, rooted in clay-sandy soils rich in pebbles. This combination of soil and climate encourages even ripening of the grapes. The characteristics of these plots give the wine a perfect structural balance, skilfully balancing the expressiveness of the fruit with a pleasant acidic freshness.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with the manual harvesting of the grapes and careful selection of the bunches. The varieties ferment separately to best manage the extraction of structural components. The wine then matures for six months in selected oak barrels, integrating the tannic component and rounding out the texture on the palate. A final three-month refinement in bottle completes the process. The entire technical approach makes this red fully suitable for a vegan diet.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1877, the historic Ruffino winery presents Rosso di Marte, a superb Bolgheri DOC that embodies the profound elegance of the region. This prestigious Supertuscan masterfully blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, caressed by the breezes of the Mediterranean Sea. Born from vineyards situated on clay-sandy soils at two hundred metres above sea level, the wine offers a full-bodied and harmonious sip, enhanced by silky tannins. A fascinating and enveloping tribute to Tuscan oenological excellence.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1877
- Oenologist: Gabriele Tacconi
- Bottles produced: 26.000.000
- Hectares: 600
The company produces and sells more than thirty million bottles across forty labels, most of which come from Tuscany’s historic denominations such as Chianti, Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, in addition to the production of Prosecco and Pinot Grigio in Veneto.
Ruffino grows grapes in over 600 hectares of vineyards across eight estates: six in Tuscany – Poggio Casciano, Montemasso, Santedame, Gretole, La Solatia and Greppone Mazzi – two in Veneto: Cà del Duca and La Duchessa.
Ruffino was established in Pontassieve in 1877, near Florence. The main headquarters is still located on the same premises, which have been extended, modernized and equipped with innovative technology over the years, without ever losing sight of the company’s history and attachment to the local area.
The value produced by the Ruffino Group in 2019 exceeded 130 million euro.
The export revenue is significant: Ruffino is distributed worldwide due to a structured and well-developed commercial network.
Since 2011, the company has been part of Constellation Brands, an American market leader in the beer, wine & spirits sector. Read more
| Name | Ruffino Bolgheri Rosso di Marte 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ruffino |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1877, the historic Ruffino winery presents Rosso di Marte, a superb Bolgheri DOC that embodies the profound elegance of the region. This prestigious Supertuscan masterfully blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, caressed by the breezes of the Mediterranean Sea. Born from vineyards situated on clay-sandy soils at two hundred metres above sea level, the wine offers a full-bodied and harmonious sip, enhanced by silky tannins. A fascinating and enveloping tribute to Tuscan oenological excellence. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (Livorno) |
| Soil composition | Clay-sandy soils |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested and carefully selected grapes; separate fermentation by grape variety; ageing for six months in selected oak barrels on the lees; further ageing in bottle for three months |
| Wine making | Hand-picked grapes carefully selected; separate fermentation for each grape variety; aged for six months in selected oak barrels on the lees; further ageing in bottle for three months before release to the market. |
| Aging | Matured for six months in selected oak barrels on the lees and further refined in the bottle for three months before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |