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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2004
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2004

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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2004


Sangiovese

from Italy

red wine
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Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator 91 point rating
The Wine Advocate 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 90 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine Spectator 2006 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 91 point ratingWine Spectator 2006 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 91 point rating
2005
Wine Spectator 2005 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2005 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 90 point rating
2003
The Wine News 2003 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 91 point ratingThe Wine News 2003 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 91 point rating
2002
Wine Spectator 2002 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2002 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 90 point rating
2000
Wine & Spirits 2000 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 90 point ratingWine & Spirits 2000 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 90 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 87 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 87 point rating
1997
Wine Enthusiast 1997 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 91 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1997 Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 91 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2007!

Blend: 90% Sangiovese; 10% Malvasia, Colorino, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

Color: An enticing, rather pronounced ruby red, edged with garnet.

Aromas: The suite of fragrances exhibits considerable complexity, opening to dark fruit such as plum and black currant, then enriched by a pungent spiciness that betrays cinnamon and clove.

Taste: The attack offers dense, impressive pulp, and finegrained 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.

"Very aromatic, offering bright blackberry and light vanilla aromas. Full-bodied, with vibrant fruit, fine tannins and a clean, crisp, fruity finish. Best after 2008."
Wine Spectator
91 Points

user reviews & lists:
number of reviews: 4 view all
number of lists: 3
4 out of 4 people would buy this wine again.
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Tasting Tags:
Si ght, Ta ste, ve lvety (2), To uch, OA K, Sm ell, de ep red
Pair With:
VE AL CUTLETS, PA N SEARED STEAK ONIO NS, CU TLETS, VE AL, ON IONS, AN D, ST EAK, SE ARED, PA N, or , ch ocolate, ow n, it s, on , ju st
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  Absolutely recommended - 10/8/2008
I would buy this wine again
Beautiful, smooth chianti to enjoy on a cool fall evening. I am not usually a chianti-lover, but this one was fantastic. Can't wait to drink it again.

 
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Jim Cardell - Merritt Island, FL (read all my reviews)
  Excellent chianti - 1/29/2008
I would buy this wine again
very smooth and flavorful with a very nice finish

 
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  Solid example of a good Itilian red - 12/25/2007
I would buy this wine again
Liked it! ...not a big fan of Chianti, but this is a pleasant exception.

Tasting Tags
velvety
 
Food Pairing Tags
own its just chocolate
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