FRESCOBALDI NIPOZZANO RISERVA CHIANTI RÙFINA

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rùfina DOCG

Ruby red of medium intensity, very clear. On the nose, it begins with intense fruity scents of wild berries and cherries, followed by clear floral notes of violet. Fresh and balsamic, it has pleasant spicy undertones of pepper, nutmeg and roasted Arabica coffee. In the mouth, it is satisfying, harmonious, fresh, fruity and mineral, with a dense and silky tannic texture. With its remarkable taste-olfactory correspondence, Nipozzano always dazzles with its extraordinary pleasantness that appeals to the taste buds of a vast and diverse range of consumers. The finish is pleasantly persistent and balanced in its various components.

VARIETIES: Sangiovese and complementary varieties
REGION: Central Italy / Toscana / Chianti Rùfina
AGEING: Rested for 24 months in second and third passage barriques
GUARDING POTENTIAL: 6 years ±
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
FITS TO: It goes well with cured meats and medium-aged cheeses as well as with first or second courses based on red meats and game

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Castello Nipozzano | Range | Marchesi Frescobaldi

Eternal beauty
Essence of Tuscany
With a mediaeval and Renaissance heart

Emblematic wine of Castello Nipozzano, a historic Frescobaldi estate a few km north-east of Florence, Nipozzano Riserva is the symbol of the Tuscan winemaking tradition and of the indissoluble link with the terroir.

The castle dating back to 1000 close to the Tuscan Appenines. Nipozzano Castle is situated in the heart of the prestigious Chianti Rufina territory, on the mountain slope overlooking the Arno river valley.

The ancient defensive stronghold of Florence from the year 1000, the Castello Nipozzano is the most celebrated and historic property of the Frescobaldi family. According to popular belief Nipozzano means “without a well” – testimony to the area’s lack of water and ideal circumstances for the cultivation of grapevines. The first documentation about the renowned wines of Nipozzano dates from the Renaissance when great artists such as Donatello and Michelozzo Michelozzi regularly purchased wine from the estate.

A unique feature of the territory is attributed to the foresight of an ancestor of the Frescobaldi family who, in 1855 invested 1,000 florins to begin the cultivation of varieties previously unknown in Tuscany such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. After more than a century of patient care, these magnificent vines produce the great wine of the estate, Mormoreto.