90 Points, International Wine Cellar - Very dark ruby-red. Spiced blackcurrant, coffee and ink on the nose, with a light dusting of cracked black pepper. Shows good texture and very good sweetness to its dark fruit, coffee and licorice flavors. Finishes smooth and long, but with mounting tannins and bit of alcoholic warmth. A very-well made wine that deserves an outstanding score, but I miss the penetratingly pure quality and red fruit aromas and flavors of past great vintages of this wine, such as the 1988 and 1990.

90 Points, Wine Spectator - Licorice and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Balanced and pretty, with lovely finesse.

Tasting Notes
Ruby red in color, with garnet hues. Riserva Ducale Oro 2006 shows the distinctive Tuscan bouquet of a great Chianti Classico Riserva with notes of violet, cherry, plum and spice. On the palate, the wine has well-defined structure and a generous, fruity core accented by hints of chocolate and cinnamon. Full-bodied and well-balanced, Riserva Ducale Oro’s round yet impressive tannins lead into a lengthy finish featuring notes of plum, clove and sweet tobacco.

Food Pairings
Riserva Ducale Oro is the ultimate expression of Chianti Classico Riserva. Choose a traditional pairing with Italian dishes such as beef braciole, lasagna Bolognese, or manicotti.