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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG de Nipozzano, sangiovese 100 % du vigneto Montesodi à Pelago, élevé 18 mois en botte : une parcelle nommée et des accords toscans précis. Réserve : aucune distinction ni guide mentionné et un prix de 47,60 € dans le haut de la gamme.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, sangiovese 100 % du vigneto Montesodi à Pelago : appellation, cépage et parcelle nommés, notes cohérentes.
Aucune récompense ni guide mentionné ; le producteur Nipozzano est nommé sans réputation attestée dans les textes.
47,60 €, prix barré 69,98 €, pour une riserva mono-parcelle élevée 18 mois : tarif dans le haut de la gamme, sans repère de comparaison documenté.
Accords précis (carni rosse, bistecca alla fiorentina, pecorino stagionato), profil aromatique détaillé et service à 16-18 °C ; garde non précisée.
Nipozzano, nommé et situé à Pelago, vendanges manuelles, fermentation, macération, malolactique, 18 mois en botte puis bouteille : pratiques détaillées.
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When I think of authentic Tuscany, I think of wines that tell a story, that of a terroir and a craft. This Chianti Rufina Riserva Montesodi from Nipozzano is precisely one of those, a pure expression of Sangiovese that transports you straight to the heart of the Florentine countryside.
The Nipozzano estate, located in Pelago, is an institution in the Chianti Rufina region, an appellation renowned for its high-altitude wines. It is here, on the slopes of the Vigneto Montesodi, that this exceptional Sangiovese takes root. The vineyard work is meticulous, with harvests carried out by hand, guaranteeing the selection of the best clusters.
At first glance, its color will seduce you with its deep red. On the nose, you will discover a complex and captivating bouquet, where delicate notes of rose and violet mingle with fruitier aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry. But what makes it truly unique are those subtle, almost blood-like and balsamic touches, which give it a fascinating depth. On the palate, it reveals all its structure and elegance, the fruit and freshness balancing each other perfectly, testifying to careful aging. After fermentation and maceration, it benefited from 18 months of aging in barrels, followed by bottle refinement that allowed it to reach this harmony.
This Chianti Rufina Riserva Montesodi is an ideal companion for moments of sharing and meals that matter. I particularly recommend it with robust dishes of Tuscan cuisine. Imagine it alongside a beautiful bistecca alla fiorentina, where its structure will balance the richness of the meat. It will also be magnificent with grilled red meats or a pecorino stagionato, whose intense flavors will echo its complexity. This is a wine that invites conviviality, perfect for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself and travel to Tuscany for the length of a glass.