Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina DOCG 2008

The wine is a medium dark cherry color.  The dominant aromas seem to be farmland (earth and barnyard) with hints of cigar box and leather.  The wine is dry and medium bodied with a medium level of fine grained tannins and mouth-watering acidity.  The flavors on the palate are a very low intensity that might be more mineral than the aromas on the nose.  The finish is clean with the fresh minerality lingering. Serve at 55F to 60F.  (Note: The aromas on the nose and the light intensity of fruit on the palate replicated on two separate occasions one week apart)

Wine & Food: Serve with Italian hard cheeses, cured meats, ham and sausage, a Tuscan style antipasto, pasta dishes with a tomato based sauce, meat dishes (beef, veal, lamb as the base ingredient).

Approximate Retail Price: US$27.00

-- Review by Kenn Pogash ("the guy wearing the bow tie")


Producer's Comments about Kenn's Tasting Notes
Dear Mr Pogash, 

I’m sorry about your experiences with Nipozzano Riserva 2008 and if the wine disappointed you. [Regarding "The dominant aromas seem to be farmland (earth and barnyard) with hints of cigar box and leather."]

I appreciate your notes and respect your opinions.

The dominant aromas is a combination of sour cherry, raspberry, and dried plum, lifted in turn by spicier impressions of black pepper, vanilla, cocoa powder, and coffee bean with hints of cigar box and leather ...the last two components (that you felt as well) are not negative but they improving the characteristics and complexity of our wine.

I agree about your palate and finish notes;

Chianti Rufina is a cool wine region and it is different than the others Chianti that you have tasted , so what you can feel in a glass of Nipozzano respects the essence of the area!

To understend what I’m talking about you are welcome to our estate and enjoy a tour and our wines.

Cheers

Eleonora Marconi
The winemaker of Nipozzano Estate
Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Società Agricola S.r.l.