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2005 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva
Vineyard: Frescobaldi
Price: $23.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red
Region: Italy
Other Vintages: 2004 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Drink By 2014
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The fragrances exhibit considerable complexity, opening to dark fruit such as plum and black currant, then enriched by a pungent spiciness that betrays cinnamon and clove. The attack offers dense, impressive pulp, and fine-grained tannins that marry beautifully with its alcohol; the result is a solidly-built, but not heavy or extractive, wine with a seamless, long-lingering finish. A blend of 90% Sangiovese, 10% others (Malvasia nera, Colorino, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon.
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    Consistently good. Good fruit and very smooth.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Great chianti. But 22$. ? Really nice.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Sweet then dry yet spicy not to bold
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Costco @ $16.99