1877 Chianti is a red produced by Ruffino in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Chianti
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Ruffino's 1877 is an entry-level Chianti designed for everyday drinking, built around Sangiovese's signature sour cherry fruit with a earthy, herbal edge and that classic mouthwatering acidity. It's light on its feet with medium tannins, making it an easy, food-friendly pour without much complexity or ageing requirement. Drink it young and cool, ideally alongside a simple Italian meal.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage of 1877 Chianti. Sign up free to see when it is ready.
Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
More wines
From Ruffino
- Aqua di Venus Rosé — Ruffino, Toscana
- Aziano Chianti Classico — Ruffino, Chianti Classico
- Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino — Ruffino, Brunello di Montalcino
- Lumina Pinot Grigio — Ruffino, Delle Venezie
- Modus — Ruffino, Toscana
- Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie — Ruffino, delle Venezie
More red wines from Tuscany
- & Vin des Potes La Botte Secrète Toscana IGT — Stefano Amerighi, Toscana
- 50&50 — Avignonesi / Capannelle, Toscana
- A Quo — Montepeloso, Toscana
- Affresco — Poliziano, Toscana
Frequently asked questions
Where is 1877 Chianti from?
1877 Chianti is produced by Ruffino in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in 1877 Chianti?
1877 Chianti is made from Sangiovese.