90 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate August 2010 The 2007 Chianti Rufina Riserva shows the open, opulent personality that makes this vintage so alluring. Ripe, silky tannins frame a core of red fruits, flowers and spices, all of which come together with unsual grace. Though medium in body, there is wonderful generosity to the fruit, not to mention fabulous overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. 93 points, Wine Enthusiast April 2011 #1 on Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 of 2011; From Frescobaldi’s gorgeous Nipozzano estate, this Riserva Sangiovese (with small percentages of Malvasia Nera, Cabernet and Merlot for extra density and intensity) opens with impressive generosity and personality. It offers lingering flavors of cherry, chocolate and dark spice. — M.L. 91 points, Wine Spectator October 2010 A burly Rufina, offering dried dark fruits and chewy tannins, with an aftertaste of dark chocolate and mineral. Full and satisfying, with fresh acidity on the back palate. A go-to Chianti. Drink now. 121,000 cases made.

starts with black current moment of perfume ( baby powder?) lingering licorice found online at Tuscany tonight: In the glass, this wine has an impressive brilliance in its deep, purple-edged ruby red color. On the nose, solid fruit notes of wild blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and dark cherry emerge initially, gradually yielding to more pungent impressions of sage, rosemary, vanilla, and cinnamon. That spiciness segues onto the palate, and then into a finish that ends with a flourish of balsam, black pepper, and cocoa powder. The mid-palate shows warmth and roundness, while the tannins and acidity are noticeable, adding to the wine’s overall harmony.

rated 87 points: Dry, black cherry fruit, very high acidity, somewhat unripe tannins, juicy, not a lot of weight or lenght. A classic and fresh Chianti, but rather simple. Not overly impressed for $20.

flavorful chianti. earthy. great value. winyard with Empeys 2/12/2011

smooth nice finish. consistent taste. great with sausage and steak

different in a good way. med body. plummy. could serve guests.

starting with single taste, but sit a while for wood taste

flavor comes forward after bottle has been open a while

typical Chianti, drinkable but nothing special

apr 2012 buy for Burke Taylor

明顯櫻桃和皮革味，有豐富單寧，開瓶半天口感均恆。

everyone loves it

earthy and smooth

awesome chianti

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