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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG de Frescobaldi, sangiovese élevé au moins 24 mois, primé par Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda et plusieurs guides internationaux. En 3 L à 70,28 €, il revient à 17,57 € les 75 cl ; ni bio ni sans sulfites ne sont précisés.
Appellation Chianti Rufina DOCG et sous-zone Rufina nommées, sangiovese seul cépage, notes de fruits rouges, épices et balsamique cohérentes avec l'appellation.
Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90 et 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91 : plusieurs distinctions de haut niveau.
Grand format 3 L à 70,28 € au lieu de 85,76 €, soit 17,57 € les 75 cl : prix cohérent pour une riserva DOCG primée, sans être nettement sous son rang.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.
Frescobaldi nommé, domaine Nipozzano situé à Rufina, fermentation en acier, macération prolongée et élevage d'au moins 24 mois précisés.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward a Tuscan gem, a wine that whispers the history of its lands. This Chianti Rufina Riserva from Frescobaldi is an encounter with authenticity, a promise of a sensory journey into the heart of Tuscany's most secret side.
Nipozzano is much more than a name; it is an emblematic estate rooted in the hills of Rufina, a sub-zone of Chianti renowned for its unique character. Here, Sangiovese, the king grape variety of Tuscany, finds an ideal ground for expression, often complemented by small touches of other local varieties. The vinification follows tradition, with fermentation in steel tanks and extended maceration, allowing the grapes to deliver all their substance.
When you raise your glass to the light, you will discover a deep, intense red color. On the nose, this wine invites you on an aromatic journey where ripe red fruits dominate, interwoven with spicy notes and a subtle balsamic touch, a promise of fine evolution. On the palate, you will be charmed by its refined balance, its distinctive minerality and an elegant structure, the fruit of patient aging in wooden barrels for at least 24 months.
This Chianti Rufina Riserva is an ideal table companion. I warmly recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, flavorful game, or aged cheeses that will converse with its complexity. Picture yourself, by the fireside or at a dinner among friends, sharing this wine that embodies Tuscan tradition and craftsmanship. It is an invitation to savor the present moment, in the Tuscan way, with generosity and authenticity.
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