2015 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano Riserva, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

A definite step up from the 2014 and back up to their usual standards. This is usually an easy choice for a go to value in Chianti and wine in general. Deep ruby in color. The nose has cherries, slight anise, slight forest floor. On the palate, this is medium bodied. Very smooth texture. Nice juicy cherry fruit with some underlying damp earth. Nice acidity. Well rounded. Nice finish. This is drinking well now and will continue for at least a decade, probably more. A great match with pizza or pasta for sure.

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A-

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Vintage:

2015

Current Price:

$17.00USD

2004 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano Riserva, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage:

2004

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A-

This bottle retailed for around $25 on release. At age 14 years from vintage, it is drinking quite well. It is certainly at peak (or just past) and won't get better from here, but what a nice experience. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, dried cherries, black cherries, dried tea leaves, slight spice and some dried leather. On the palate, this has vibrant cherries fruit along with some dried cherries and forest floor notes. No tannins left. Some layering. Moderate complexity. Nice acidity. Works well with pasta, pizza and medium bodied foods. Drink up in the next few ye

2014 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano Riserva, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

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Current Price:

$20.00USD

2014 was a very difficult vintage in Tuscany. Still, this is a nice wine if not at the level of better vintages. Ruby in color. The nose has cherries, slight dry tea and slight mushrooms. On the palate, the cherries come thru if a bit diluted. So do the mushrooms. Not as much acidity as other vintage. Still, it will work well with pizza or Italian dishes. Not a bad choice off the menu at a local Italian eatery.

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2013 Marchesi Gondi Chianti Rùfina Riserva Villa Bossi, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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OK. So when we did this tasting, we had six Chianti's. I went thru the lineup. Then we invited friends over and about ten more people tried the wines. I revisit them that night, the next night and finish on day 3. This was almost the unanimous wine of the night. If it was labelled Brunello or even a Super Tuscan, i think the scores would have been higher. Of course, there is always something that says the best Chianti's can't score that high. I have never subscribed to that philosophy as producers like Felsina and Fontodi deserve higher scores. Well add this one to the list. A bl

2016 Marchesi Gondi Chianti Rùfina Riserva Pian dei Sorbi, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

This is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Colorino. Purple with ruby swirls. It is very tight on opening but with air opens to black cherry fruit. The nose is easy and enjoyable. On the palate, the black cherries come thru. This seems ripe and has an almost cough syrup quality to the cherry fruit. A bit of anise on the finish. Firm tannins. This is concentrated but seems more about fruit than a typical Chianti. That proved to be a good thing in a tasting. It will be interesting to see how this ages from here. It seems like there is room to improve over the next few years. It sho

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