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- Chet Adessa - 10-19-2000
I have a Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale 1974. I've kept it lying down,in a dark place. How do I know if this wine is still good to drink? Is it a collectors item?
- Bucko - 10-19-2000
May still be drinkable, but it is pretty old for a lower end wine. No collector's value.
Bucko
- Thomas - 10-19-2000
Bucko failed to respond to your question of drinkability with the obvious answer: open it.
- Botafogo - 10-19-2000
Uh....Bucko, I think everything they make is overpriced due to their high overhead and advertizing but that is the Top of the Line Riserva from Ruffino and 1974 was a reasonably good vintage in Chianti. I think it should be fine if properly cellared.
Roberto
[This message has been edited by Botafogo (edited 10-19-2000).]
- winecollector - 10-25-2000
I'm a little late to this party, but my money is on Roberto- I've still got some 74' Chianti Riserva's that are holing up well. The last one I opened earlier this year was a Fossi, and it was phenomenal! Enjoy it!