An emblematic wine from Castello Nipozzano, a historic Frescobaldi estate a few miles northeast of Florence, Nipozzano Riserva is a symbol of the Tuscan winemaking tradition and the indissoluble bond with terroir. Intense ruby red. Red fruits and ripe citrus notes give rise to a delicately fruity nose, followed by elegant notes of violets. This is complemented by a light spiciness. The palate is expressed with intriguing harmonic complexity; it is dense and persistent.
Name | Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2020 |
Type | Still red |
Classification |
DOCG Chianti Rufina Riserva
|
Year | 2020 |
Format | 0.75 l Standard x 6 bottles |
Country |
Italy
|
Region | Tuscany |
Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
Location | Nipozzano (FI) |
Harvest | Started in the first days of September. The grapes, as soon as they were harvested, were immediately delivered to the winery. |
Vinification | Once destemmed, the spontaneous fermentation process took place in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. At the end of this, the wine remained in the vats to finish the maceration. Following racking, malo-lactic fermentation took place, again conducted in steel. |
Aging | At end of the year the wine was racked into barriques, where it aged for the next 24 months. |
Grade alcohol | 13.50% by volume |
Production vintage | 1,200,000 bottles |
Pairing | Excellent when paired with grilled red meat, roast lamb, aged cheeses. |