90 points - Wine Spectator
"Very pretty aromas of licorice, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with layers of fruit and silky tannins. Long finish. Serious wine. Serious value. Best after 2005."
J.S., Wine Spectator, October 30, 2005
A translation of “Nipozzano” is “with no wells, a reflection of the dry conditions at this estate. The Castello di Nipozzano dates back to the year 1000AD, when it was established as a stronghold in the defense of Florence. After suffering damage during World War II, the Frescobaldi’s have partially restored the castle, and it now serves as the center of winemaking for the Nipozzano estate.
The most famous wine from the estate is the Chianti Rùfina Riserva DOCG. This is the definition of the appellation, a classic Chianti Rùfina consisting of mostly Sangiovese with small amounts of Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. In accordance with the DOCG regulations, it is aged 24 months in barrel.
