FrescobaldiCastello Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Riserva DOCG 2020

Name: Castello Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Riserva DOCG
Brand: Frescobaldi
SKU: VIN-019532
Price: 20.55 GBP
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Product code: 19532

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Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Sub-Region: Chianti Rufina

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Frescobaldi

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Eleonora Marconi

Grape: Sangiovese

Grape: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Canaiolo

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Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Sub-Region: Chianti Rufina

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Frescobaldi

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Eleonora Marconi

Grape: Sangiovese

Grape: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Canaiolo

Product Notes

Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Riserva DOCG is a prestigious Italian red wine made from the Sangiovese grape variety grown in the Chianti region of Tuscany. The wine has a ruby red color with garnet hues and a fragrance of ripe cherry and blackcurrant with notes of tobacco and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegant with a rich and complex taste of red fruits, vanilla, and spices. The wine has a long and persistent finish that leaves a pleasant aftertaste. This wine is perfect to accompany red meat dishes, game, or aged cheese. Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Riserva DOCG is an excellent example of the best of Italian winemaking traditions.

Tasting Notes

Balance of components. It has an intense ruby red colour. Its bouquet has hints of red and black berries, such as black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red and blackcurrants; delicate citrus notes that add alovely freshness. Even the floral hints characterise the profile of this wine with aromas that bring to mind violets and rosehip. In conclusion, spicy notes of black pepper and balsamic notes. The tannic texture is clearly present and is extremely elegant

About the Winery

Frescobaldi is one of the most authentic Italian wines that you will find today because of its impressive 700-year-old history. This family played a vital role in the history of Florence city and has been crafting excellent Tuscan fine wines for a long time. Many centuries ago, the first Frescobaldi family members started as bankers, but then evolved to become the names behind some of the significant structures of Florence. The diversity of Tuscany is clearly visible in the Frescobaldi wine label.The family estates of Frescobaldi grow grapes and olives across Tuscany. Each and every terroir is given a lot of importance here; therefore, the product reflects the characteristics of the land where it is grown.

The diversity of the terroirs can be understood well when we study more about the seven groups of estates of this family. They are:

Perano Estate – Located right in the middle of the Chianti Classico region, this is an estate that is known for its exceptional quality of red varietals such as Sangiovese. The soil quality and climatic conditions here are of top-notch quality.

Nipozzano Estate – Located on the mountain slopes of the Chianti Rufina area, this estate has a fantastic view of the Arno River Valley. All of this adds to the unique character of the Nippozzano wines crafted here.

Pomino Estate – Located right in the middle of the Florence Mountains, the wines here have a tinge of mineral content that you cannot ignore.

Castelgiocondo Estate – Located close to Montalcino, this estate is known for its exquisite cuisine and its authentic Sangiovese grapes.

Ammiraglia Estate – Due to its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Coast, this estate located in the Maremma Estate, is known for producing wines that are fresh.

Remole – Located to the east of Florence, the Old House of Remole is the venue for the family’s historic gatherings.

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