Tuscany: Guided Visit and Wine, Cheese, and Oil Tasting Outside Florence
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2024 to 2035.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs, leather
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Frescobaldi's flagship Rufina Riserva, in continuous production since 1864.
What it pairs with
- Pici al ragu Hand-rolled pici with Rufina Riserva.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
- Crostini di fegatini Florentine classic with Sangiovese.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
- Florentine peposo Peppered beef stew with Rufina herbal register.More wines for beef and red meat →
With cheese
How to serve Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Crostini di fegatini, Florentine peposo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Frescobaldi's Nipozzano Riserva has been bottled continuously since 1864, making it among the longest-running labels in Tuscany.
- 1864First labelled Nipozzano Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Nipozzano · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (80%), Malvasia Nera (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
- Classification
- Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 18 months in French and Slavonian oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1864
Frequently asked about Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva
What does Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs, leather. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Frescobaldi's flagship Rufina Riserva, in continuous production since 1864.
When should I drink Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Florentine peposo. Hand-rolled pici with Rufina Riserva.
What grapes are in Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (80%), Malvasia Nera (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). The wine is classified as Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva.
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