Ruffino Chardonnay Libaio IGT 2022 Spain

Ruffino Chardonnay Libaio IGT 2022 SpainWinery Background and History Founded in 1877 in Pontassieve, near Florence, Ruffino has been a significant figure in Italian winemaking for over 140 years. The winery was established by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, who aimed to produce wines that exemplify the rich heritage of Tuscany. Over the decades, Ruffino has expanded its portfolio to include a variety of wines that reflect the diverse terroirs of Italy, with a commitment to quality and

fermentation occurs with maceration on the skins for approximately 12 days at controlled temperatures of 24-26°C

who took over in the 1990s

the wine may develop more nuanced tertiary aromas and flavors

including frost

followed by aging for 16 months in 50% new and 50% second-use French oak barrels

the house emphasizes sustainable viticulture and innovative winemaking techniques

it became an independent property under Jean-Baptiste Braneyre

with Sémillon providing richness and body

The grapes for Fonseca’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port are sourced from prime vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions of the Douro Valley

and orchard fruit

supported by soft

• Lobster and other shellfish