{"product_id":"ruffino-tuscan-wine-dinner-tuesday-12th-may-2026","title":"Ruffino Tuscan Wine Dinner | Tuesday 12th May 2026","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eWe are thrilled to announce an exclusive dinner with Olga Fusari, head winemaker of Ruffino Estates in Tuscany. Olga was previously the head WineMaker at Ornellaia for 18 years in Bolgheri. She is a specialist in Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlga Fusari\u003c\/strong\u003e‘s first experience in the vineyard was as a harvest intern at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnellaia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Bolgheri, a job she took while finishing her degree at the University of Florence. From there, she spent time at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenuta di Capezzana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Carmignano before returning to Ornellaia in 2008, gaining expertise in Bordeaux-style blends and becoming chief winemaker in 2016, also serving on the Bolgheri DOC tasting commission. In 2016, she also did a placement at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodega Rolland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Argentina. Two years later, she earned a master’s degree in vineyard and winery management from Bordeaux Sciences Agro. In 2025, she gained additional harvest experience at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelaks Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein New Zealand. She joined\u003cspan\u003e Ruffino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ein October 2023 and is responsible for the fine wines produced in Bolgheri, especially new release\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGarzaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e, at Tenuta\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoggio Casciano\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ein the hills near Florence and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenuta La Solatia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Monteriggioni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eJoin us on \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eTuesday 12th May\u003c\/strong\u003e at Nove, where we will be joined by Olga Fusari herself, \u0026amp; Lidia Ceseri, \u003cspan\u003eBrand Ambassador from\u003c\/span\u003e Ruffino Tuscany, for an evening learning about the wines and winemaking, along with exceptional food, and extraordinary wines. We are proud to partner with \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eMichelin-starred chef Oliver Dunne\u003c\/strong\u003e, who will create a bespoke four-course menu to pair with Ruffino’s finest expressions in his new restaurant, Nove in Malahide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eRuffino was founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e1877 in the hills of Tuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ever since, it has played a central role in shaping the global reputation of Chianti and Super Tuscan wines. Known for pioneering the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eRiserva Ducale\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ruffino has become synonymous with heritage, elegance, and innovation. This dinner celebrates not only their legacy, including the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eRiserva Ducale Oro\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has become one of the most celebrated wines in Chianti Classico, but also their exciting new chapter, including their stunning white wines and bold, modern Super Tuscans like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eModus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eYou’ll enjoy an exclusive tasting at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003esix Ruffino wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eRuffino Riserva Ducale Oro 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e – A gold-medal-winning Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, full of intensity and character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eRuffino Riserva Ducale 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e – The original icon, a timeless expression of Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003eModus 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e – A contemporary Super Tuscan, elegant and structured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eLa Solatìa Pinot Grigio 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e – A fresh, elegant Tuscan white from the sun-drenched hills of Monteriggioni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eSerelle Vin Santo del Chianti\u003c\/strong\u003e – A luscious, traditional sweet wine to end the night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003ePlus a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003esneak preview\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eupcoming Garzaia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare and exciting gem in the crown of one of Tuscanys finest estates. It will retail for over €180 per bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nove Restaurant, St James Terrace, Malahide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuesday May 12th 7.30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruffino","offers":[{"title":"Single Ticket","offer_id":53004632490315,"sku":"WOLEV11297S","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair Tickets","offer_id":57164719489355,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Ruffino.png?v=1777568406","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/ruffino-tuscan-wine-dinner-tuesday-12th-may-2026","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}