Nipozzano Chianti DOCG...
Nipozzano Riserva 2016<br />Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG<br /><br />The emblematic wine of Castello Nipozzano, the historic Frescobaldi estate located a few miles north-east of Florence, Nipozzano Riserva is symbolic of the Tuscan wine-<br />making tradition and the continuing link with the terroir.<br /><br />Climatic trend: the 2016 season at Castello Nipozzano is a splendid vintage. Spring arrived slightly late and was cool, marked by abundant precipitation, especially during<br />the flowering period. Conversely the summer was mild, with very little rainfall from the end of June until harvest. August enjoyed high temperatures and was sunny on the<br />whole.<br /><br />Wine Variety: Sangiovese and complementary varieties<br />Alcohol content: 13%<br />Maturation: barriques - 24 months<br /><br />Vinification and ageing: harvest took place in the first few days of September. As soon as the grapes were harvested, they were taken to the cellar. Once de-stemmed, the<br />natural fermentation process began in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. The wine remained in the vats to complete maceration. After racking, malolactic fermentation<br />took place in steel as well. At the end of the year, the wine was transferred into barriques, where it was aged for a further 24 months. A further period in the bottle brought<br />Nipozzano 2016 to its full expression as a wine with exceptional balance.<br /><br />Tasting notes: Nipozzano 2016 boasts the characteristics of this superb vintage with strength and finesse. Its intense ruby red colour gives it a bold and elegant character.<br />Red berries and notes of ripe citrus fruit give way to a delicately fruity nose, followed by elegant notes of violet. This is all completed with a slight spiciness. The palate<br />expresses itself with an intriguing, harmonious complexity. Nipozzano 2016 is dense and persistent.<br /><br />Awards<br />JamesSuckling.Com: 92 Points<br />Wine Advocate: 92 Points<br />
Price
€17.80
