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Date Printed: 6/19/2013
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2002
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2002
 (search item no. 85784)
Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 6/19/2013: $20.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 James Suckling rating: 92 points
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2008 James Suckling rating: 91 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2003 The Wine News rating: 91 points
2000 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
1997 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2005!

"...Full-bodied, with layers of fruit and silky tannins. Long finish. Serious wine. Serious value. Best after 2005."
-Wine Spectator

The color is a ruby red of good intensity with darker purple reflections. The bouquet possesses fragrances of blueberries, blackberries and cherries which are enhanced by hints of vanilla spices.

On the palate, this wine shows an enveloping yet not oppressive body while its acidic component is refreshing and at the same time enhances its great structure. The tannins are well integrated while the finish is long and persistent.

Sangiovese 90%, with complementary red varieties according to appellation's regulations (Malvasia nera, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon).
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About Frescobaldi:

 The Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of Italy's oldest wineries, with a history dating to the 1300s. The family has included medieval knights, bankers, lawyers and patrons of the arts. The Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of the most significant wine producers in Italy, with nine estates—and roughly 2,500 acres—in Tuscany. The family has been growing wine since the late 19th century, when they became the first in Tuscany to import and plant French vine cuttings. Because they have been producing wines for more than 700 years, to experience Frescobaldi is to glimpse the history of Florence, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Wine Spectator has ranked many of their offerings in the 90s and their wines are consistently listed in the magazine's Top 100 Wines of the Year, encouraging wine enthusiasts from around the globe to become familiar with some of Italy's finest wines.