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Chianti Rufina and Pomino: DOCG wines in Mugello

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You cannot say you were on holiday in Tuscany without sampling the extra-virgin olive oil and the wine produced here. In particular, Mugello is a land rich in the production of fine extra-virgin olive oil, starting with our “L’olio di Cosimo” in Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, but also with quality wines such as Chianti Rufina.A few kilometers from Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, in fact, there is one of the most important wine production area in Tuscany: the Chianti Rufina. This is a DOCG wine whose production takes its name from the town of Rufina, where it was born, then extends to the municipalities adjacent to the DOC Pomino.

Chianti Rufina is characterized by a bright ruby red color, an intense aroma and a harmonious taste. This wine comes only from selected grapes such as Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia del Chianti. Chianti Rufina can also obtain the name of “Reserve” if aged for at least two years, six months in cask and three in bottle.

The Characteristics of Chianti Rufina

Chianti Rufina is a wine produced in a specific area of Tuscany, Italy. Here are some of the territories of production of Chianti Rufina based on the search results:

– Rufina: Chianti Rufina is named after the town of Rufina, which is located in the province of Florence, Tuscany. The town is situated in the hills northeast of Florence, and is known for its production of high-quality wines.

– Dicomano: The Azienda Agricola Macereto, one of the producers of Chianti Rufina, is located in the town of Dicomano, which is also in the province of Florence. The town is situated between the Mugello and Valdisieve areas, and is known for its production of high-quality wines.

– Other areas: Chianti Rufina is produced in other areas of Tuscany as well, including Pontassieve, Londa, Pelago, and Sant’Ellero. These areas are also located in the hills northeast of Florence, and are known for their production of high-quality wines.

Overall, Chianti Rufina is produced in a specific area of Tuscany that includes the town of Rufina and several other areas in the hills northeast of Florence. These areas are known for their production of high-quality wines, and are home to several producers of Chianti Rufina.

What are the production territories of Chianti Rufina?

Chianti Rufina is a red wine produced in the Rufina area, located in the province of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Here are some of the characteristics of Chianti Rufina based on the search results:

– Alcohol content: The alcohol content of Chianti Rufina ranges from 12% to 13.5%.

– Food pairing: Chianti Rufina pairs well with red meat, game, and aged cheeses.

Overall, Chianti Rufina is a high-quality wine with a long history of production in Tuscany. It is known for its complex aroma, good acidity, and harmonious taste, and is often paired with hearty meat dishes.

To emphasize the importance of these productions “La Strada del Vino Chianti Rufina and Pomino” is born, a trail for exploring the many wonders of this part of the territory of the Mugello accompanied by tastings in the major wineries.

Among the oldest and most famous wine cellars is the Castle of Nipozzano: here the guests of Villa Campestri will attend a special wine tasting tour.

After the guided tour of the cellars of the castle, since you can enjoy a delicious light lunch and tasting of 3 wines Chianti Rufina and extra virgin olive oil produced on the farm.

For more information on the tour you can contact the staff at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort at the number 055 8490107 or contact us via e-mail at  villa.campestri@villacampestri.it

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