Selvapiana Chianti Rufina DOCG

Chianti Rufina DOCG, Italy

The entry-level Rufina from Selvapiana — one of Italy's finest wine values. Blend of multiple estate parcels on galestro-limestone at altitude; aged 18 months in large Slavonian casks. Fresh and vibrant: red cherry, dried herbs, iron, and a mineral-fresh finish. Excellent at 3–10 years; exceptional at 5–7. A Sangiovese of natural precision that has no equivalent at this price.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The quintessential Florentine peasant pairing — Rufina's red cherry and herb freshness bridges the earthy bean-and-cabbage soup; the wine's high acidity cuts through the bread's richness.
• casual: Sangiovese's cherry-herb freshness and acidity cuts through beef's richness; Pecorino adds salt-umami; rocket's bitter freshness bridges the wine's mineral quality.