Summer pizzas and this with a slight chill 😎 Medium bodied, earthy, showing some rustic and charmingly delicious tertiary notes. Everything is really harmonious and integrated, a rounder expression of Chianti Classico thats components have blended together very nicely. Mix of fresh and dried Morello cherry, old leather, cloves (noticeable and positive brettanomyces character), wilted violets, fennel, sassafras, warm earth. Again, C.Classico crushing it in the QPR category
Summer pizzas and this with a slight chill 😎 Medium bodied, earthy, showing some rustic and charmingly delicious tertiary notes. Everything is really harmonious and integrated, a rounder expression of Chianti Classico thats components have blended together very nicely. Mix of fresh and dried Morello cherry, old leather, cloves (noticeable and positive brettanomyces character), wilted violets, fennel, sassafras, warm earth. Again, C.Classico crushing it in the QPR category
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2019
Killer! Earthy, herbal, and a hint of funk paired with ripe cherry.
Killer! Earthy, herbal, and a hint of funk paired with ripe cherry.
1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2018
As I recall, it was a 90 pt wine which requires patience.
As I recall, it was a 90 pt wine which requires patience.
1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2018
Amazing Chianti value. Unbelievable nose.
Amazing Chianti value. Unbelievable nose.
Jul 13th, 2019
I think this is the best Chianti Rufina out there. I have had it many times over the years and it always delivers. Almost floral, but in a good way with nice bite.
I think this is the best Chianti Rufina out there. I have had it many times over the years and it always delivers. Almost floral, but in a good way with nice bite.
Jun 13th, 2019
Really nice, funky undertones with a clean finish. Great balance. Had a nice lush front to balance the tannins.
Really nice, funky undertones with a clean finish. Great balance. Had a nice lush front to balance the tannins.
May 24th, 2019
Beautiful wine from Selvapiana. Nose opens with wild cherry, leather, licorice, and truffle. A subtle intensity underlies the silky mouthfeel and long finish. I’ve always liked this wine and the 2013 is one of the best. 2013 vintage on March 2, 2019
Beautiful wine from Selvapiana. Nose opens with wild cherry, leather, licorice, and truffle. A subtle intensity underlies the silky mouthfeel and long finish. I’ve always liked this wine and the 2013 is one of the best. 2013 vintage on March 2, 2019
Mar 4th, 2019
Read on here beforehand that patience with this bottle is important. Now I understand. Decanted for 2 hours and it softened enough for me to get into it. Med/full body and smokey flavors. Black cherry. Tobacco. Wood. And a great sweet tobacco flourish at the end. I totally get it but I have to be in the mood for a bold Sangiovese like this. Guess it’s common for rufina. Oak midpalate knocks it below a 9 for me.
Read on here beforehand that patience with this bottle is important. Now I understand. Decanted for 2 hours and it softened enough for me to get into it. Med/full body and smokey flavors. Black cherry. Tobacco. Wood. And a great sweet tobacco flourish at the end. I totally get it but I have to be in the mood for a bold Sangiovese like this. Guess it’s common for rufina. Oak midpalate knocks it below a 9 for me.
Feb 22nd, 2019
Brought a couple ounces home after a tasting at the store; This might be be most “Sangiovese” of any Sangiovese I have tasted. Aromatically, it has it all. That unmistakably sangiovese red fruit, dusty leather, tomatoes and herbs. I might have rated it higher if it hadn’t been open for hours and almost entirely drank by other people before I was able to try it. This is mathematically a good wine.
Brought a couple ounces home after a tasting at the store; This might be be most “Sangiovese” of any Sangiovese I have tasted. Aromatically, it has it all. That unmistakably sangiovese red fruit, dusty leather, tomatoes and herbs. I might have rated it higher if it hadn’t been open for hours and almost entirely drank by other people before I was able to try it. This is mathematically a good wine.
Feb 15th, 2019
Chianti Rùfina, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
