Ruffino

44°02′56″N 8°05′50″E / 44.0488243°N 8.0972229°E / 44.0488243; 8.0972229

Ruffino
LocationPontassieve (FI), Tuscany
Founded1877 (1877)[1]
Key peopleIlario Ruffino, Leopoldo Ruffino, Francesco Folonari and Italo Folonari
Known forTuscan wines, prosecco, Riserva Ducale
VarietalsSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Glera
Other productsOlive oil, Vin Santo, Grappa
DistributionInternational
Websitewww.ruffino.it

Ruffino is a wine producer based in the Tuscany region of Italy.[1] Founded in 1877, the winery was purchased by the Brescian Folonari family in 1913.[2] In 1999 the Folonari business was split, with the brothers Paolo and Marco retaining the Ruffino name for their operation. In 2004, Constellation Brands purchased a 40% interest in Ruffino for an estimated $80 million.[2]