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2012 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano Riserva
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VINTAGE REPORT
Winter 2012 was characterised by cold temperatures reaching below zero in January . In February there was abundant snowfall. The cool spring, with rainy episodes well spread over the season, encouraged the replenishment of the soil on the slopes , guaranteeing good water resources for the vineyards, especially during the summer period, when the vegetation was at its peak and the clusters started to darken and ripen. The summer, on the other hand, hot and dry, was characterised by days with record temperatures of over 35°C and a strong temperature range during the night.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VARIETY: Sangiovese and complementary grapes (Malvasia nera, Colorino, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13%
LENGTH OF MACERATION ON THE SKINS: 25 days, with frequent reassembly
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Immediately after the alcoholic fermentation
MATURATION METHOD: Second and third passage barriques
LENGTH OF MATURATION: 24 months in barriques and 3 months in bottle
BOTTLE FORMATS: 0,375 lt., 0,75 lt, 1,5 lt., 3lt
Nipozzano 2012 is ruby coloured with purple reflections. Entry on the nose is floral , clean aromas of sweet violet which prevail over the fruitiness. Then, raspberry, blackcurrant and cherry, accompanied by liquorice scents and spicy notes of Muscat and white pepper. At the end sweet notes of black plum jam and almond candy appear. Entry on the palate is warm and decisive, with tannins readily evident. The texture appears decisive, a typical characteristic of Chianti Rùfina. Long persistence . Aftertaste at the end dominated by floral and spicy notes at the back of the mouth.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS Barbecued meat and beef stews, aged cheeses
TASTING NOTES
AWARDS
Wine Spectator 89 Points - 2012
Winter 2012 was characterised by cold temperatures reaching below zero in January . In February there was abundant snowfall. The cool spring, with rainy episodes well spread over the season, encouraged the replenishment of the soil on the slopes , guaranteeing good water resources for the vineyards, especially during the summer period, when the vegetation was at its peak and the clusters started to darken and ripen. The summer, on the other hand, hot and dry, was characterised by days with record temperatures of over 35°C and a strong temperature range during the night.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VARIETY: Sangiovese and complementary grapes (Malvasia nera, Colorino, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13%
LENGTH OF MACERATION ON THE SKINS: 25 days, with frequent reassembly
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Immediately after the alcoholic fermentation
MATURATION METHOD: Second and third passage barriques
LENGTH OF MATURATION: 24 months in barriques and 3 months in bottle
BOTTLE FORMATS: 0,375 lt., 0,75 lt, 1,5 lt., 3lt
Nipozzano 2012 is ruby coloured with purple reflections. Entry on the nose is floral , clean aromas of sweet violet which prevail over the fruitiness. Then, raspberry, blackcurrant and cherry, accompanied by liquorice scents and spicy notes of Muscat and white pepper. At the end sweet notes of black plum jam and almond candy appear. Entry on the palate is warm and decisive, with tannins readily evident. The texture appears decisive, a typical characteristic of Chianti Rùfina. Long persistence . Aftertaste at the end dominated by floral and spicy notes at the back of the mouth.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS Barbecued meat and beef stews, aged cheeses
TASTING NOTES
AWARDS
Wine Spectator 89 Points - 2012