Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Reserva Chianti Rufina Sangiovese Blend

8.8136 ratings
8.820 pro ratings
Chianti Rùfina, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Notes of cherry, vanilla, clove spice and red currant. Dry with high tannin and very flavorful. The palate was also showing some green bell pepper, raspberry and strawberry.

Notes of cherry, vanilla, clove spice and red currant. Dry with high tannin and very flavorful. The palate was also showing some green bell pepper, raspberry and strawberry.

Mar 15th, 2017
Ryan Stewart

Deep ruby with pronounced legs. Aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, strawberry. A little light.

Deep ruby with pronounced legs. Aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, strawberry. A little light.

Sep 9th, 2015
Lyn Farmer

Clear, Medium plus garnet with purple highlights. Clean, well-defined plum, black cherry, leather and a bit of tar framed with medium plus acidity and medium tannins. Lovely floral touches, a pretry wine that is still compact. It will be charming if and when it opens up.

Clear, Medium plus garnet with purple highlights. Clean, well-defined plum, black cherry, leather and a bit of tar framed with medium plus acidity and medium tannins. Lovely floral touches, a pretry wine that is still compact. It will be charming if and when it opens up.

Apr 28th, 2015
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

7.9

A little overwrought for Chianti. Too bad, I was fired up to have this old vine field blend with pork and risotto! The 14.5 alcohol showed more than any galestro intrigue or bright Sangiovese fruit. We didn't finish it, which is rare around here.

A little overwrought for Chianti. Too bad, I was fired up to have this old vine field blend with pork and risotto! The 14.5 alcohol showed more than any galestro intrigue or bright Sangiovese fruit. We didn't finish it, which is rare around here.

Dec 5th, 2014
Stephen Bonner

New world inspired with ripe red cherry, strawberry, and blueberry fruits. Medium to full-bodied with sweet vanillin oak notes and subtle savoury hints.

New world inspired with ripe red cherry, strawberry, and blueberry fruits. Medium to full-bodied with sweet vanillin oak notes and subtle savoury hints.

Nov 16th, 2014
Jess

Medium-deep ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of red fruit, stewed tomato.
Dry. Flavors of dried cherry, tomato leaf, black olive,

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Medium-deep ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of red fruit, stewed tomato.
Dry. Flavors of dried cherry, tomato leaf, black olive,

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Aug 15th, 2023
michael pandolfo

The meaty, bing cherry is very prevalent. Overall drinking well, very smooth. I’d say drink them now.

The meaty, bing cherry is very prevalent. Overall drinking well, very smooth. I’d say drink them now.

Sep 29th, 2022
Chris Koupal

Pretty wine. Violets and leather.

Pretty wine. Violets and leather.

Jun 5th, 2021
Angelo Casagrande

Fruity, richly tannic. Better with food, as many Italian wines are. Nipozanno has never disappointed me. Solid wines.

Fruity, richly tannic. Better with food, as many Italian wines are. Nipozanno has never disappointed me. Solid wines.

May 1st, 2021
Ana Maria Fernandez

Softtt!

Oct 21st, 2020