Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva 2001

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi (Italy)

Sangiovese (90%), Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, pomegranate, plum, blackberry, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Chianti Rufina ages for 24 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2005