Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo ?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC appellation named, zone specified, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon consistent with Tuscany.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Four Bibenda grappoli and two James Suckling 90 mentions, including one 2020: distinctions named with their level, without reaching the very top.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Large 3 L format at €175.38, crossed-out price €212.93, i.e. €43.85 for 75 cl: consistent for a distinguished DOC, without being clearly below its rank.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice profile, balsamic notes and serving at 16-18°C indicated.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Petrolo named and located in the Val d'Arno di Sopra, steel fermentation and 12 to 18 months wood aging specified; organic not specified.