Rubiolo

Fact sheet

Type

Red

Grape

Sangiovese · Merlot

Country

Italy

Region

Chianti Classico

Appellation

Chianti Classico

Body

medium

Acidity

medium

Tannin

medium

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201388 pts

  A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, this easygoing red has aromas of underbrush, truffle, black plum and a whiff of toast. The soft round palate is already rather evolved, offering dried black cherry, clove and a hint of raisin alongside soft, supple tannins. It's extremel…

• 201290 pts

  Bright and savory, this opens with aromas of blue flowers, mint, dark berry and an earthy whiff of underbrush. The firm palate doles out black cherry, crushed raspberry, peppermint and white pepper alongside firm, sleek tannins. Drink through 2020.

• 201188 pts

  This medium-bodied wine opens with aromas of meat juice, tobacco leaf, plum and blackberry. The warm, forward palate offers juicy black cherry, thyme, espresso and toasted notes alongside round but present tannins. This is already extremely approachable, so enjoy soon.

• 201089 pts

  Rubiolo is a zesty Chianti Classico, with earthy aromas of dark cherry, iris and a whiff of leather. The palate offers a mouthwatering black-cherry flavor, as well as hints of white pepper and cinnamon. It's fresh and enjoyable now.

• 200988 pts

  ). Rubiolo is a soft and lush Chianti Classico with ripe fruit aromas backed by easy leather and tobacco. The wine shows nice lines and supple spice.

• 200787 pts

  Rubiolo offers a unique palette of aromas, including ripe berry, spice, blackberry preserves and milk chocolate. Chewy and dense in the mouth, it would pair with lamb shanks or pork chops marinated in olive oil and rosemary.

• 200687 pts

  The wine opens with sweet aromas of bursting cherry, marzipan, cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of licorice for extra dimension. It offers some sour cherry in the mouth with spicy tones over a lean, streamlined consistency. Made by enologist Stefano Chioccioli.