Ruffino 1877

We are delighted to share that Riserva Ducale has been selected among the top 10 best-value wines of 2024 by Wine Spectator!   For the fourth year in a row, Wine Spectator’s team of editors has selected the top values of the past 12 months focusing on wines that express the distinctive character of a specific appellation or variety while keeping prices low through innovative methods in the vineyard and cellar. Riserva Ducale 2019, awarded with 92 points, is third in this ranking, confirming the indisputable quality of this iconic wine. #Ruffino1877 #RiservaDucale Sandro Sartor

Today, December 5th, we celebrate the International Day for Soil Protection and the motto proposed this year is "Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage". Ruffino strongly believes in this theme and has been working on it for years, being one of the pilot companies in Italy of the ambitious and innovative international project LIFE VitiCaSe, dedicated to #CarbonFarming in viticulture. The project, coordinated by Image Line, with the scientific support of CREA Ricerca, together with wineries in Tuscany and Veneto, is characterized by a series of specific agronomic practices and cultivation techniques, and it has as its main objectives: ·      increase agricultural carbon stocks in soil ·      reduce greenhouse gas emissions ·      contribute to the climate change mitigation  Ruffino is an active part of the program through trials and monitoring of cultivation plans in the vineyard. The project, once completed, involves sharing the study with the entire wine sector to integrate these practices into their agronomic management. #WorldSoilDay

“Today November 25 we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a global day of reflection on a dramatic phenomenon that still affects millions of women.” says Sandro Sartor. “The theme proposed this year by the United Nations, "No Excuse", invites us to no longer tolerate any justification regarding physical violence and discrimination. It is a strong recall to a collective responsibility, to cease any form of abuse, not only physical, but also verbal, psychological, economic or digital. Aware of the importance of social responsibility, since 2018 we have been pursuing a project called Ruffino Cares, a whole of all actions and initiatives in the ESG field. One of its standing points is a long-term plan that encourages inclusiveness, gender equality and women's empowerment. We firmly believe that promoting a positive and fair environment can not only increase productivity, but also consolidate our workforce, the true and unique corporate asset. For this reason, over the years we have incorporated policies to promote fair hiring, salary treatment, growth prospects and avoid violence and harassment within the company. Two years ago I strongly supported the integration and achievement of the PDR 125/22 certification for gender equality, which confirms our results on the subject, consolidated daily also thanks to the work of the Company Committee on Gender Equality, which contributes to spreading a culture of respect and equality and encourages us to always give our best. Violence against women must never find space or justification. It is a battle that must be fought together every day, starting from the workplace. Ruffino joins this important campaign and becomes the leading advocate for a necessary change, in work and society.” #25novembre #NoExcuse #RuffinoCares

Today, November 8th, we celebrate Wine in Moderation Day! On this special day, wine lovers around the world are invited to join us in raising awareness of the importance of mindful wine consumption. This global initiative promotes the core message: "The best wine? The one you'll remember." It's a reminder that true wine enjoyment doesn't come from excess, but from enjoying quality moments in moderation.   "Our mission is to encourage both wine lovers and professionals to make responsible choices, ensuring that every glass of wine creates lasting and memorable moments," emphasizes Sandro Sartor, President of Wine in Moderation (WiM) Association and Ruffino.   Let's celebrate responsible drinking together. Share the message, join the movement and make your wine moments unforgettable. #WIM #WineInModeration

We were thrilled and honored to have attended the iconic Bolgheri DiVino dinner for the first time on the evening of September 4th, held along Bolgheri’s tree-lined Viale dei Cipressi. The 74 producers of the Bolgheri Consortium gathered among the striking natural backdrop of 2400 cypress trees to raise a glass to the Consortium’s 30-year anniversary. The dinner, with its 1200 guests, represented a true celebration of Tuscany’s uniqueness and excellence in winemaking, guided by Bolgheri’s spectacular wines.  And now we can't wait for the upcoming harvest in Bolgheri!   #BolgheriDiVino #BolgheriDoc #CenadeiMille #Ruffino1877

The news of Harvey Chaplin’s passing has deeply saddened us. Harvey Chaplin was the visionary founder and chairman of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, and his career has inspired so many. We know he was a great supporter of Ruffino and we definitively owe him a lot for our success. We offer our deepest condolences to his loved ones.

We are proud to announce that Ruffino has been awarded with the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Excellence, Category A, by Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance [JIPM] during an amazing ceremony held in Kyoto on March 20th. Giovanni Lucchesi, Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain Director attended the ceremony with some members of the Ruffino Operations Team. TPM is a Supply Chain management system based on the continuous improvement culture with the aim to eradicate all losses and optimize all processes and activities, and the TPM Excellence, Category A award recognizes that the implementation of TPM activities has brought remarkable results in productivity, product quality, cost reduction and company culture improvement. Despite the many global challenges we had to deal with, we have been able to achieve this great result and develop a new way of working based on each and everyone’s knowledge, common vision and shared objective and most of all a cross-functional approach aimed at an ongoing improvement in every area of our business.

ORObyRUFFINO has been a special event set in Milano in the historic Dazi buildings in Piazza Sempione, held during the Milano Design Week 2024. Six artists have expressed their creative idea ignited by the gold essence of the iconic Riserva Ducale Oro.  The immersive exhibition of the six art&design works has been the focal point of the event, but numerous collateral activities were organized around it, all centered over wine's golden ability to create meaningful and refined connections: an exquisite vernissage, elegant gala dinners, a party, talks and debates, wine tastings, and a full Ruffino-themed wine bar and restaurant. An intense week, sublimation of almost a year of tireless work. Our hearts now shine with satisfaction and gratitude.  A big thanks to all the colleagues involved and to our partners who contributed to the perfect execution of the project: the 6 artists Tristano di Robilant, Rachel Lee Hovnanian, Ettore Marinelli, Officine Saffi Lab, Chiara Lorenzetti and Filippo Carandini, Plus+, Allumeuse, Sabrina Bignami & Alessandro Capellaro from B-Arch, Camelot Srl, La Manufacture, Ginori 1735, Vito Mollica, Patrick Pistolesi, DAZI MILANO. And now, ready to design and craft the next golden page that awaits us! #Ruffino1877 #ORObyRUFFINO #MilanoDesignWeek #RiservaDucaleOro

Join us and discover ORObyRUFFINO at the Milano Design Week! We are excited to present ORObyRUFFINO, an exhibition inspired by our prestigious wine, Riserva Ducale Oro, and iconic Italian design. From April 16th to 21st, Piazza Sempione will transform into an elegant golden oasis, while the renowned Dazi di Levante and Ponente toll houses will host a unique showcase celebrating design, wine, and Italian craftsmanship. Six talented international artists and designers - Filippo Carandini, Rachel Lee Hovnanian, Chiara Lorenzetti, Ettore Marinelli, Tristano di Robilant and Officine Saffi Lab - were commissioned by Ruffino to interpret the essence of gold and convey their artistic vision and personal relationship with gold, an alchemical element that symbolizes continuous transformation and elevation. Additionally, the staging for the two toll houses and the external space in Piazza Sempione were designed with the creative involvement of three prestigious partners: La Manufacture, DEDAR MILANO and Ginori 1735. ORObyRUFFINO is a fusion of functional beauty and fine wine, a tribute to Italian tradition and innovation.   Discover ORObyRUFFINO at the Milano Design Week and register to visit the exhibition: orobyruffino.ruffino.it   COLLATERAL EVENTS ORObyRUFFINO, A COFFEE WITH at Dazio di Ponente Tuesday 16th April 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: PRAISE TO ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP: LINKS BETWEEN CRAFT AND DESIGN Tristano di Robilant + Rachel Lee Hovnanian Francesco Librizzi, architect, art director FontanaArte Tiziano Vudafieri, Vudafieri Saverino Partners moderated by Simona Galateo, architect, curator, editor   Wednesday 17th April 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: ART, TRADITION AND MIXING: THE INNOVATIVE ROLE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CRAFTS Chiara Lorenzetti + Ettore Marinelli Giulia Pellegrino, curator; Donatella Bollani, architect, journalist moderated by Simona Galateo, architect, curator, editor   Thursday 18th April 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: ANCIENT FUTURE: THE VALUE OF BEAUTY AS A FORM IN THE PRESENT Filippo Carandini + Officine Saffi Lab matilde cassani, architect Franco Raggi, architect, designer Emanuele Quinz, art and design historian and curator moderated by Simona Galateo, architect, curator, editor ORObyRUFFINO, ROUND TABLE at Dazio di Ponente   Thursday 18th April 12.00 PM - 1.00 PM: Experiential design, time is the new Oro Speakers: Sandro Sartor, Ruffino President and CEO Cabirio Cautela, POLI.design Scrl CEO Carlo Meo, Course Director Brand&Retail Experience Design POLI.design - Politecnico Milano Vito Mollica, Chef Patron ATTO Michele Cannone, Lavazza Brand Away from Home Director  moderated by Elisabetta Canoro, journalist   #Ruffino1877 #ORObyRUFFINO #MilanoDesignWeek #RiservaDucaleOro

The entire Ruffino team, in Italy and wherever located in the world, congratulates Sam Glaetzer on his well-deserved promotion to Executive Vice President and President of the Wine & Spirits Division. The best is right ahead of us!