Re: '97 Chianti Ruffino Gold

Jul 08, 2003 1 Replies



>The 90 and 95 are the only ones I thought worth cellar space, and they are >both
>just fine - and do benefit from a modicum of time after opening.
>
>The 97 is mundane and poor value, IMO.

I've never found this to be a top CCR for my tastes, the pretty good '88 being best I remember.


If I'm going to pay $30 or more for Chianti, I'd rather go with Castello di Ama or maybe Felsina Rancia. Or just pay $18-20 for the basic Felsina Beradenga, that I prefer to the Ruffino.


Dale



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Whoa! You da _man_, Dale!

The Felsina Rancia is my current favorite among Chianti Classicos. Expen$ive @ $40+US, but *great* Chianti.

I can envision Dr. Lecter drinking it, accompanied by fava beans and someone's pancreas... ;^D

Tom S

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