Frescobaldi’s Riserva Nipozzano is a Sangiovese-based wine from the Chianti Rufina district, just north of Chianti Classico. This wine was fermented in traditional concrete vats and aged in barriques and shows a deft balance between fruit and oak. The 2017 is sleek and stylish, offering layers of ripe cherry, raspberry and red plum fruits interwoven with lovely floral, citrus peel, herb, earth and spice elements. The multilayered flavors show brilliantly pure red cherry fruit of the Sangiovese backed by hints of raspberry, orange peel, herbs, coffee bean, vanilla and baking spices. It combines pure, vibrant cherry and berry fruit with the iron-like earth aspect that defines great Sangiovese. It’s a top class wine for a very affordable price.
Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
By Wayne Belding