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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2012

Chianti (Sangiovese) Chianti (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy

$22.45 (107276)

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is layered and complex Chianti from a small zone northeast of Florence. The nose is quiet but weaves lovely ripe...

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Steve Thurlow
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Steve Thurlow

The 2012 Chianti Rufina Riserva is typical for the cooler Rufino area with a sourish tone to the red fruit with some...

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Bill Zacharkiw
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Bill Zacharkiw

Lighter styled Chianti with red fruit, bright acid, touch of oak and some delicate tannin. Classic spaghetti wine....

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Marc Chapleau
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Marc Chapleau

A Chianti Rufina - that's the name - rather light, more than usual, certainly, and also a little plant. Medium-long,...

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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

Decent enough Chianti Rufina here, with some red/tart chrry fruit and crisp acidity, But overall, it fails to excite. A bit light on flavour and dull, really. Tasted July 2016.

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