Winery Castello Nipozzano - Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva

Winery Castello NipozzanoVecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva of Winery Castello Nipozzano is a red wine from the region of Chianti Rùfina of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva from the Winery Castello Nipozzano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva of Winery Castello Nipozzano in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

Wine with vegetal taste

gooseberry

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva of Winery Castello Nipozzano in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or clove and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, raisin or tomatoes.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello Nipozzano's Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva.

Winemaker
Marchesi dè Frescobaldi
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 411110
Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Vecchie Viti Chianti R&ugravefina Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva from Winery Castello Nipozzano are 2008, 2009, 2001, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Castello Nipozzano

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Frescobaldi.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Rùfina in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Castello Nipozzano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 8500 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
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The wine region of Chianti Rùfina

The wine region of Chianti Rùfina is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Selvapiana or the Domaine Castello del Trebbio produce mainly wines red, sweet and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Rùfina are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Rùfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or peach and sometimes also flavors of apples, cigar box or camphor.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Maturation

Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.

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