Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Riserva Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese Blend

8.9360 ratings

8.821 pro ratings

Chianti Rùfina, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese Blend

Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.3

Nice and ripe but still plenty fruity. Great with eggplant Parm.

Nice and ripe but still plenty fruity. Great with eggplant Parm.

5 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014

10

First time actually liking a chianti! Nice and tart, delicious with our cheese, fruit and meat board!

First time actually liking a chianti! Nice and tart, delicious with our cheese, fruit and meat board!

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2015

8.7

Amy had this 10 years ago

Amy had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2014

Darren Hamilton

9.7

Tasty chianti!

Tasty chianti!

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2014

9.0

Always a great bottling.

Always a great bottling.

May 7th, 2015

Jordan Gianelli

9.0

I love this wine for casual consumtion. It shows best with a meal that has some acidity (Italian food is an obvious choice). Full side of meduim, darker fruits but not rich and saturated, I personally appreciate the great acidity as well as the nuances of used oak coming through on the back end.

I love this wine for casual consumtion. It shows best with a meal that has some acidity (Italian food is an obvious choice). Full side of meduim, darker fruits but not rich and saturated, I personally appreciate the great acidity as well as the nuances of used oak coming through on the back end.

Apr 8th, 2015

8.9

Quality, great price. What's not to love?

Quality, great price. What's not to love?

Mar 11th, 2015

Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.9

2010 vintage bright ruby red w bright red fruits, savory spice and fine grained savory fruits and tannin. Balanced and terrific length for the price.

2010 vintage bright ruby red w bright red fruits, savory spice and fine grained savory fruits and tannin. Balanced and terrific length for the price.

Feb 26th, 2015

Tim Parkhouse DWS, CWE

8.7

A little low toned to really rock my world.

A little low toned to really rock my world.

Dec 28th, 2014

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.7

Sour cherries and a good amount of that rustic italian oak flavor.

Sour cherries and a good amount of that rustic italian oak flavor.

Jul 23rd, 2014