46th Bacco Artigiano

From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 September, four tastings will be held for the 46th Bacco Artigiano. Here is the programme of guided tastings:

Friday 24 September, 7:30 pm - Rùfina in vertical
A journey back in time to savour the imprint of time on the great Riserve.
Curated by Leonardo Romanelli

Saturday 25 September, 4:00 pm - Sweet Rùfina
A journey through the sweet, mellow notes of the VinSanti DOC of Chianti Rùfina.
Curated by Leonardo Romanelli

Saturday 25 September, 6:30 pm - The freshness of Rùfina
Innovation and experimentation in the register of rosés, whites and sparkling wines.
Curated by Alessandro Oddo

Sunday 26 September, 5:00 pm - The other Rùfina
Beyond Sangiovese: discovering the finest single-varietal IGT wines.
Curated by Francesco Perrino

This year too the heart of the event was wine, and above all the wines of the Chianti Rufina territory. The Consorzio Chianti Rufina and the Municipality of Rufina set out tables in the hall of Villa Poggio Reale to host as many as 35 guests (in full compliance with all COVID regulations).

Marchesi Gondi took part in this splendid initiative by presenting the Vinsanto del Chianti Rufina Riserva Cardinal de Retz 2006 and the Rosso dei Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT Mazzaferrata 2013.

The Cardinal de Retz 2006 is amber in colour with intense tawny shades. Great aromatic intensity, with remarkable complexity and breadth. Mellow notes of dried fig and apricot, almond, caramel, candied orange peel, date and chestnut honey close on sweet spice and a slightly ethereal finish. On the palate it is sweet, soft and round, with both elegance and strength. Its gustatory balance is fascinating: on a structure entirely governed by an elegant alcoholic note, it finds supporting freshness. The finish is extremely long, echoing all the notes perceived on the nose, in particular dried apricot.

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