BC-107276 QC-107276
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2011
Chianti (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
0G
8787
$21.99
Critic Reviews (1)
Nadia  Fournier
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Nadia Fournier

Perhaps it is the effect of the 2011 vintage, but it seemed chianti tender this year. While fruit and rounded, not...

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Community Reviews (1)
Dan Trcka
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Dan Trcka

The 2011 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva, composed of 90% Sangiovese with the remainder made up of Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged in oak barriques for 27 months; has notes of barnyard, sour cherry, blackberry and subtle coffee grinds on the nose and sour cherry, dates and overwhelming barnyard on the palate. It is a medium bodied, extra-dry, fruity wine; with good acidity, refined yes slightly dusty tannins (decant for 1 hour) and a medium finish. Drink this wine with food; it will benefit from cellaring for at least two more years (evolution potential of +1pts) - drink 2017-2020 (long cork enclosure). My impression: currently NOTHING SPECIAL, 86-87 pts (+1 Ep) pts. Tasted in Apr/15.

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http://grapeselections.com/grapeselections

or here @

http://www.winealign.com/wino/dantrcka/recommended-wines-you-can-still-buy





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