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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Expert Reviews
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Wine.comBlend: 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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SWine Spectator 90 Points
User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'r5* 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/>
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Gomezprob a 3 1/2... subtle, very smooth, good sipping red or match for meats typically paired with whites
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CFratPlum, black currant, pungent spiciness. Too much alcohol on the palate.
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Fellow Drync'rca ressemble au liano en plus doux<br/>laisser respirer au moins 45min
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Fellow Drync'rDecouvert au restaurant houston
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Fellow Drync'rFull bodied, lovely with meats
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Fellow Drync'rgreat with garlic flavors
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Fellow Drync'rWS 90 (After 2009)
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Fellow Drync'rMichele likes it
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Fellow Drync'rmoramgo
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Fellow Drync'rBold
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Fellow Drync'r85



