Ruffino is a wine producer based in the

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. Founded in 1877, the winery was purchased by the

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n Folonari family in 1913.The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide ... - Nicholas Belfrage MW - Google Books
/ref> 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.

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* {{official, http://www.ruffino.com/ Wineries of Italy Tuscany