Frescobaldi, Chianti, Rufina Montesodi Castello di Nipozzano Riserva

if you can imagine an easy drinking bordeaux blend wine made in an Italian way in a nice warm italian climate then you already know if you will like this. perfect for those 'shall we have another bottle of wine?' moments. for immediate enjoyment. nice for the price but lacking substance.

2021 vintage

Medium garnet. Cherry, wild strawberry, blackberry, liquorice and vanilla on the nose. Good acidity. Grippy tannins. Long. From a double magnum.

2004 vintage

Surprisingly good value for price point. High on fruit, low tannus. Hint of spice. Paired with Roast chicken.

2021 vintage

If the SAQ’s notes are correct, and this is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Sangiovese, then wow does terroir ever speak multitudes here. Sour cherry is the dominant fruit, with some cedar, and a bit of strawberry. Tannin and acidity both ample, and fuelling this wine’s wonderful food pairing powers.

2021 vintage

Heat of the vintage was quite well managed. Not stewed at all and in fact it feels like they tried to keep it cool. Was a touch lean cool high tone and classy in the usual Montesodi way. Decent now but not sure if this is performing like Montesodi usually does. Will try the next in a few years

2017 vintage

Nice Chianti

2004 vintage

Was able to source a couple more bottles of this, which is currently my favourite Chianti. Much like my previous bottles - fully mature, although it does need a little air to soften the tannins a bit more. Beautiful sweet fruit. Drinking perfectly now and probably has room to age although I don't think it will get any better.

2004 vintage

Decanted for about 30m. Black cherry, cigar humidor, earthy, black pepper, leathery. Found it also had a touch of sweetness which seemed a little out of place for this wine style.

2017 vintage

Still pretty dark. Ripe and spicy nose, plus a little minty, a touch of wood, and cocoa powder. Quite complex. Sweet fruit, and the woody/spicy notes again on the palate. A bit of prune as well. Soft tannins and good length. Very nice with some sausages and spaghetti pomodoro. Probably at peak now. Sadly, the best and last bottle of the half dozen I had.

2004 vintage

Great Italian red - having it tonight with filet mignon.

2017 vintage

Lovely wine. Opened up really nicely after decanting. Have it with food like meat or chicken. Delicious!

2017 vintage

Dark garnet in color. Nose of black cherries and hint of leather. Tastes of dark cherries and hints tobacco. Rather simple but nice fruit and pleasant drinking. Just past prime. Drink now and over the next 2 years.

2005 vintage

In excellent condition. Throwing considerable sediment, should be decanted.

2005 vintage

well structured, tannins a bit strong. Drinking OK now, but I am going to hold or hold the few I have for a few years.

2005 vintage

A 13 year old Super Tuscan showing very well. This was just amazing with gnocchi and sausage.

2004 vintage

Definitely a bad bottle,(bought from a wine shop in Italy a year ago) drinkable wine but far from bringing the pleasure I was expecting, will blame the storage :(

2004 vintage

Decanted for two hours. Very dark colour. Not totally over the hill but the fruit was a bit missing so I would drink up if you have any.

2004 vintage

Den Blinde Hane#7 (Hos Leif) : D1h. Very dark garnet red, thin yellow rim, 6. Spicy complex bouquet, prunes, cherry, casks, mature sweetness. Racy harmonious palate, still sa fair portion of tannin, juicy finish. Drink now - onwards ( no hurry)

2004 vintage

A bit of oak can still be felt on the nose, which is otherwise quite compact, with some hints of tertiary development. Dark colored and powerful, bold wine on the palate, this benefited from being drunk at cellar temperature, but as soon as it warmed up a bit it became too static. Still tannic, this can go on for some more years, but the modern style is preventing it from developing in interesting directions.

2004 vintage

This is fine, and holding on well, but at this point I prefer the Selvapiana Buericiale over this.

2004 vintage

Still very fresh fruit. Great juicy mid palate. Great achievement from a mediocre vintage. A joy!

1979 vintage

Great super toscan. Still very alive. The wood is well integrated.

2004 vintage

Uncle John has it right.....decant for up to 2 hours and this wine blossoms into elegant chianti. Pop and pour...not so much.

2004 vintage

Assemblage très bordelais de Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot et Cabernet Franc, mais tout à fait italien dans son expression. Robe rubis au noyau profond. Quel nez expressif! De quoi passer une heure juste à le humer! Cassis, cerise noire, myrtille s’entremêlent. En bouche, il se révèle savoureux possédant un fruit exubérant malgré son calibre. Cette constance de fruit continu dans une longue finale.

2004 vintage

EWS: A Study of Sangiovese with Ian D'Agata : Appealing aroma of dark fruits, wood. Red berries, cedar, cola on the palate. Chewy and sweet overall, with taste of plums, earthiness, licorice. Very good.

1985 vintage

Excellent wine. Deep berry flavours, with some of that tuscan herbal and savouryness.

2004 vintage

Vraiment superbe ce Chianti! parfaitement à point. Nez très exubérant de cerise, moka, cuir...La bouche est fort harmonieuse : Le fruit est encore bien présent et les tanins sont veloutés. Une belle acidité vient rafraîchir le tout. Difficile de trouver un défaut à ce vin qui frôle la perfection. Se maintiendra encore plusieurs années, mais est sûrement à son apogée.

2004 vintage

I opened this 2 hours before and served at 16 C. Great Chianti with its classic acidity and Sangiovese fruit. Was great with tomato sauce flat pizza and Italian cold cuts, red olives and arugula salad. Perfecto! Did not love this wine a few years ago but with some age this is now drinking beautiful ;)

2004 vintage

- Garnet color - Delicoius nose but a little thin on the palate. I was not 100% either though.

2004 vintage

Spicy with dark berries and noticeable alcohol. Decanted a few hours. Leathery, with licorice notes and dry tannin. Fruit dissipating and is now on the down side. Drink up.

2005 vintage

A few hours in a decanter makes this wine explode. Big & beautiful.

2004 vintage

This wine is transformed with the right food. Decanted for a couple of hours before and it was still closed and a bit underwhelming before dinner. We then moved on to the food (stuffed chicken with pork and basil). And the wine transformed into something really special. This may be behind the wide range of views

2004 vintage

Wonderful Chianti Riserva drinking just about perfectly right now. Big, round, lush fruit, balanced tannins and acidity...compelling sipper that does not fade. Sadly, my last bottle.

2005 vintage

An amazing Chianti, very complex and quite 'huge' - Dark, full bodied with a nose of plum, cherry, earth, flowers and vanilla, very well structured and balanced, great acidity and contrasting smoothness on the palate with excellent length, fabulous (91 Points).

2005 vintage

Decanted 1hr. Deep purple, opaque. Medium nose of brown sugar and cherry. Palate was a bit closed. Seemed to have low acidity, low fruit. Tannins still strong, long finish. May be entering a dull phase. Youthful energy and oak seemed to be gone, but to the eye it looks young. Maybe it was just an off bottle.

2004 vintage

Dried cherry with a little earth. Gripping tannins. Needs air or more bottle time.

2005 vintage

Gorgeous rich nose of black fruit. Great perfume and flavors on the palette. Little thin on the mid-palette but still a very enjoyable wine.

2004 vintage

I Nonni Fall Tasting : Tired wine on life support. Earth and mild fruit elements. Short finish and lacks acidity.

2004 vintage

Osteria I Nonni Fall Italian Tasting (I Nonni, St. Paul, MN) : Floral, leather, very grippy tannins, lots of alcohol burning through. Past peak? Fading fruit? low 80's.

2004 vintage

From memory. Dark and opaque. Nice nose of oak, fruit and herbs. Nice complex full body. Not as traditional as others. New world.

2004 vintage

Needs half an hour in decanter to come around, very nice

2004 vintage

Classic big Chianti. Deep purple with some signs of aging along rim. Blackberry, currants and cassis on the somewhat muted nose. Big mid-palate with plenty of fruit. Tannins have softened and the finish is smooth (if a bit short). Went nicely with a red sauce and some spice.

2004 vintage

Fruity nose, light body, medium length finish. Gets better as it breathes a little in the glass. Probably could use some solid decanting time.

2004 vintage

Big, dark, smokey. Relatively balanced although the tannins were a nit sharp and grainy yet. New World style.

2004 vintage

Decanted 2 hours. Big and powerful, with plumb/dark cherry fruit. Hints of licorice, dried herb and lemon rind. Can tell there must be a little Merlo in this but mainly sangiovese. Distinctfully Tuscan nose. Comming together fairly well but still young. This will stand up to any steak you throw at it. Like it, but I am not in love yet. Schedule another date in a few years, this will only get better. Drink 2014-17.

2005 vintage

Deep red center, red rim with some slight signs of age. Smooth ripe plum confit nose, cherries and brambles, rosemary. Sweet entry, subtle oak, sangiovese acidity, smoked cherries, herb notes with fennel, good length that combines slightly sour red fruits with fresh herbs. Outstanding chianti, I'd forgotten how good this wine could be, drinking well now but will last a few more years with no problem.

2004 vintage

Big luscious nose greets you immediately. Medium to full bodied, opaque with big fruit flavors, but not a "bomb". Seemed slightly sweet with fully resolved tannins. Drinking great! Enjoyed over 2 evenings.

2004 vintage

This wine has settled into a balanced little beast, relatively speaking. A nice sweetness balances the dark fruit, and much more complete and rounded than previous tasting.

2004 vintage

A real big dissapointment. Never got out of the glass. Stayed plain and dull the entire night. Hopefully it was flawed, 'cause it was a real expensive wine.

2005 vintage

Wow, very very nice. Period.

2004 vintage

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