"Handing down the values of a land and a people through culture. Because culture is also wine" From this idea, expressed more than a century ago by Ilario Ruffino, emerges Ruffino's philosophy. The 8 estates of Ruffino are the heart of the company. The 7 Tuscan estates, Poggio Casciano, Montemasso, Santedame, La Solatia, Gretole, Lodola Nuova, Greppone Mazzi extend on 1500 hectares of land, with 600 hectares of vineyards. In Friuli Borgo Conventi, a splendid estate in the Collio DOC area, stretches over 30 hectares of vineyards. Ruffino was the family name of two Tuscan gentlemen, cousins Ilario and Leopoldo. These two gentlemen understood that the wine produced from their land had gained a significant place in Tuscan lifestyle. 130 years ago Ruffino was founded, and Ruffino wines truly ended up by pleasing all. Today more than 85 countries worldwide enjoy Ruffino – and not just Chianti and Chianti Classico, also Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the celebrated Super Tuscans and the gentle Whites and Rosés of Tuscany, including the sweet and traditional Vin Santo.