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July 3, 2026
Top-tier Bolgheri wines from a prestigious winery have arrived in Japan.
Ruffino Garzaia
Garzaia, the new top-tier Bolgheri wine from the esteemed Tuscan winery Ruffino, has been released in Japan. Crafted exclusively from Ruffino's own estate vineyards, this wine, with its exceptional balance and elegance, marks a new pinnacle for Ruffino's premium range.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
A New Creation by Olga Fusari, a Bolgheri Expert Dedicated to Quality
Ruffino, an indispensable name in the history of Italian wine, has embarked on a new challenge with the announcement of Garzaia, its top-tier Bolgheri wine.
Founded in 1877, Ruffino is a leading Tuscan winery that has driven the development of Chianti Classico. Today, it operates in 83 countries worldwide and is recognized as a representative Italian brand for its wine production that blends tradition and innovation.
The newly released "Garzaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC" serves as Ruffino's flagship Bolgheri wine.
Bolgheri is a region renowned for producing powerful, full-bodied wines using international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, unbound by the strict regulations of Italian wine law. It is often called the "holy land of Super Tuscans."
Garzaia is produced exclusively from Ruffino's estate vineyards, specifically from two plots, Le Sondraie and Le Bocce, totaling 15 hectares along the Bolgheri road.
The wine's name, "Garzaia," refers to a place where herons nest in colonies. It symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of nature, where land and water meet, and the "spirit of the land" deeply rooted in Bolgheri's history and landscape.
The blend is primarily 70% Cabernet Franc, complemented by Merlot to add softness and roundness. The 2023 vintage benefited from stable weather throughout the season, with late summer rains providing ideal moisture for the grapes, allowing for slow and perfect maturation.
Winemaker Olga Fusari, with her profound knowledge of Bolgheri, meticulously focused on quality to craft this wine. She commented, "Bringing a new project to fruition is a special moment in any winemaker's career. I hope that everyone who tastes Garzaia can feel this passion."
The birth of Garzaia marks a further evolution in Ruffino's journey, which has pursued the "highest standards of Tuscany" for nearly 150 years. In Japan, it is distributed by Pieroth Japan, a company specializing in the sale of carefully selected wines from around the world.
2023 Ruffino Garzaia
Price: ¥47,190
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Q. Why is Bolgheri considered a special appellation within Italy?
Located on the Tuscan coast, Bolgheri is a region that has produced world-renowned wines such as Sassicaia and Ornellaia. It is highly acclaimed internationally, sometimes referred to as the "Napa Valley of Italy." With only 75 producers within the Bolgheri DOC, its rarity and freedom in winemaking style contribute to the special value of its wines.
Located on the Tuscan coast, Bolgheri is a region that has produced world-renowned wines such as Sassicaia and Ornellaia. It is highly acclaimed internationally, sometimes referred to as the "Napa Valley of Italy." With only 75 producers within the Bolgheri DOC, its rarity and freedom in winemaking style contribute to the special value of its wines.
Q. What is the reason Bolgheri is called the "holy land of Super Tuscans"?
Bolgheri is a prestigious appellation on the Tuscan coast, known for producing world-class wines like Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Its history of freely utilizing international varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, without being constrained by strict Italian wine laws, has earned it the title of "holy land of Super Tuscans." Currently, there are only 75 producers within the Bolgheri DOC, making it one of the most esteemed appellations globally.
Bolgheri is a prestigious appellation on the Tuscan coast, known for producing world-class wines like Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Its history of freely utilizing international varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, without being constrained by strict Italian wine laws, has earned it the title of "holy land of Super Tuscans." Currently, there are only 75 producers within the Bolgheri DOC, making it one of the most esteemed appellations globally.
Q. What is winemaker Olga Fusari's connection to Bolgheri?
Fusari is a winemaker with deep expertise in Bolgheri, expressing a strong attachment to the region, stating, "Bolgheri is where I began my winemaking journey, and every time I return, I feel like I've come home." Garzaia is the result of her meticulous dedication to quality, embodying the passion of someone who fully understands Super Tuscans.
Fusari is a winemaker with deep expertise in Bolgheri, expressing a strong attachment to the region, stating, "Bolgheri is where I began my winemaking journey, and every time I return, I feel like I've come home." Garzaia is the result of her meticulous dedication to quality, embodying the passion of someone who fully understands Super Tuscans.