Vineyards in Chianti Rufina DOCG

Castello di Nipozzano ★ 4.7

Chianti Rufina DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malvasia Nera250 haFounded 1000Frescobaldi family (Marchesi Frescobaldi)Winemaker Niccolo d'AfflittoChianti Rufina DOCG

Frescobaldi's Rufina estate, in the family since 1000 AD and on its current 250-hectare scale since the mid-19th century. Montesodi single-vineyard Sangiovese is the long-running flagship.

Tasting: Castle tours, cellar visits, vineyard tastings and lunch in the medieval estate by reservation; one of the Frescobaldi estate-visit anchors.

Signature wines: Nipozzano Vecchie Viti, Nipozzano Montesodi, Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva

Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2019), Vinous 94 (2018)

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