In the Pomino DOC based around the Rufina sub-district of the Chianti zone, Abrusco is permitted along with other local red grape varieties to make up to 15% of the blend along with Sangiovese (60-75), Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc (collectively 15-25%) and Merlot (10-20%).
Church of Santo Stefano, at Castiglioni, an architectural complex formed of several buildings including a church and belltower.
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Helena becomes friendly with the daughters of two local magnates, Claudia Rufina and Aelia Annaea.
# John Kempe, archbishop of York – cardinal-priest of S. Balbina, then cardinal-bishop of Santa Rufina (28 July 1452), † 22 March 1454
Clarice Benini (8 January 1905, Florence - 8 September 1976, Poggio a Vico, Rufina) was an Italian chess master.
In 1844, Alexander married Rufina Lucero (1830-1908), the sister of William Gordon's wife, Maria.
John Rufus (born c. AD 450) (also called John of Beth Rufina) was an anti-Chalcedonian priest of Antioch, a disciple of Peter the Iberian and an ecclesiastical historian who served as the bishop of Maiuma.
Designed by Pedro Sanchez Falconete in the last third of the 17th century, it is framed by Corinthian columns with a sculpture on top representing King Ferdinand III of Castile next to the Saints Isidore, Leander, Justa and Rufina.