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2005 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva
Vineyard: Frescobaldi Castello Di Nipozzano
Price: $18.99- $24.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red
Region: Italy
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  • Wine.com
    Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% others (Malvasia nera, Colorino, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon) 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. 90 Points Offers plumy frui...
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    Wine Spectator 90 Points
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    5* Enjoyed at Ital Deli in Mont Tremblant. Wonderful with Italian dishes. Rated #76 of Top 100 Wines of 2008 by Snooth. Does not have the distinctive rooster of a traditional chianti on the label.<br/>
  • Gomez
    prob a 3 1/2... subtle, very smooth, good sipping red or match for meats typically paired with whites
  • CFrat
    Plum, black currant, pungent spiciness. Too much alcohol on the palate.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    ca ressemble au liano en plus doux<br/>laisser respirer au moins 45min
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Decouvert au restaurant houston
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Full bodied, lovely with meats
  • Fellow Drync'r
    great with garlic flavors
  • Fellow Drync'r
    WS 90 (After 2009)
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Michele likes it
  • Fellow Drync'r
    moramgo
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Bold
  • Fellow Drync'r
    85