Chianti Rufina - 21 ratings
Ravenna - Holyday Inn
Tasted Monday, October 26, 2009 by quaglia with 2,064 views
Introduction
Very nice afternoon, 17 producer on 20 of the Consorzio were present. Tasted 21 between Rufina and Riserva. Location was perfect, but almost nothing to pair with (only bread and some ham). Of course, my tasting capacities were going down with time (and wine tasted..). NOTES REFER STRICTLY TO TASTED BOTTLE!! Description same order as tasted.
Flight 1 - Rufina (10 Notes)
1 year ageing, 12% alc.
Flight 2 - Rufina Riserva (11 Notes)
24 months ageing (3 months in bottle), 12,5% alc.
Closing
Very good quality in the average. A special mention to Grignano, Frescobaldi and Colognole that were the most interesting producer. Most of the wines were just realesed (a bit too young). There are 3 main types of soil in Rufina's zone: calcareous, clayey and sandy/gravel...it seems that this partition is giving no result in the wine and that the enologist's touch is heavier and more significant than the cru imprint. Good exception is Grignano "Poggio Gualtieri".
Following here I add a grid using the 50+5+15+20+10 scale, compared with my scale using AIS method (number on the left).
1 Fattoria di Grignano Rufina Riserva 2001 5 14 18 9 96
3 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Rufina Riserva 2006 5 15 16 9 95
2 Colognole Rufina Riserva 2006 5 13 18 9 95
6 Frescobaldi Montesodi Rufina Riserva 2006 5 14 16 9 94
4 Le Coste Rufina 2005 4 13 17 8 92
6 Travignoli Rufina 2007 4 13 17 8 92
4 Fattoria di Grignano Rufina Riserva 2006 5 12 17 8 92
6 Scopetani Rufina Riserva 2006 5 13 16 8 92
6 Colognole Rufina 2006 4 11 18 8 91
12 Fattoria Lavacchio Rufina Riserva 2006 5 11 16 8 90
10 Fattoria Basciano Rufina 2007 4 11 16 7 88
13 Fattoria Basciano Rufina Riserva 2006 5 12 14 7 88
10 Fattoria di Grignano Rufina 2007 4 10 16 7 87
14 Travignoli Rufina Riserva 2005 4 10 14 7 85
18 Fattoria Selvapiana Rufina 2007 3 10 15 6 84
17 Fattoria del Capitano Rufina 2006 4 9 14 7 84
14 Colognole Rufina 2005 4 11 13 6 84
14 Scopetani Rufina 2006 3 10 14 7 84
18 Fattoria Lavacchio Rufina 2006 4 9 14 7 84
18 Le Coste Rufina Riserva 2004 4 9 13 6 82
21 Frascole Rufina Riserva 2006 4 8 10 6 78
2007 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina 78 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Pale ruby red, with brick-red rim; not very appealing seems almost passed. Medium smell, with flowery notes (wild rose) and fruity (red fruits) then some unpleasant note (game, fur). Dry, tannic and after all equilibrated, also if some acidity is missing. Intense, persistent and medium fine taste. TWA 88; 13,5%
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2007 Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rùfina 84 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Very nice colour: straight ruby red, with purple rim. Fruity at nose, some wood at the end, but not disturbing. Good acidity and tannins a bit pricky. Equilibrated. Young. 13,5%
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2006 Fattoria il Capitano Chianti Rùfina 79 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
At nose, similar to Selvapiana, with flowery notes (wild rose) more evident than fruit. Medium equilibrium, with tannins still pricky, almost peppered.. Something missing in mouth..13,5%
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2005 Le Coste Chianti Rùfina 86 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Nice smell!! Very fruity, with red fruits and plum over others, ripe, almost jammed. In mouth coherent with first impression, with fruit-filled taste, equilibrated and very pleasant. LM 79; 12,5%
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2005 Colognole Chianti Rùfina 80 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Nice smell, with flowery notes (wild rose) and plum jam. Good taste, but a bit short and tannins pricky. Will not evolve with time. Low acidity. Low equilibrium. LM 80; alc. 13%
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2006 Colognole Chianti Rùfina 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Similar to 2005 at nose. Very, very nice taste, full body of fruit. It can still get better with tannins becoming more sweet. LM 82; alc. 13,5%
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2007 Travignoli Chianti Rùfina 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Dark ruby red, with pink rim. Very intense smell, but with more spices than fruit. And liquorice. Full body at taste, fruity. 100% Sangiovese; alc. 13,5%
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2006 Fattoria Lavacchio Chianti Rùfina Cedro 78 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Nose definitely not elegant, with game notes. Nice in mouth, but some defects are present. 90% Sangiovese, 10% canaiolo. LM 83; AIS 80/84. alc. 13,5%
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2007 Fattoria di Grignano Chianti Rùfina 84 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Nice colour. A bit wild at nose, but good taste and full fruit body. 80% Sangiovese, 10% merlot and Shiraz; 10% Canaiolo; alc. 13,5%
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2006 Scopetani Chianti Rùfina 80 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Label "Angelicus". The only one with a white grape in it (8% Malvasia). Light colour and medium fruity smell. Medium in mouth too, but good taste. 12,5%
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