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Frescobaldi Montesodi Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riservatext
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16¾/20

Frescobaldi Montesodi Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2003

Tuscany, ItalyLicorice, smoky, gamey, peppery, spicy nose with floral, black cherry jam, cooked plum highlights. Round, dry, rich palate with youthful, grainy tannins. Big black cherry, plum fruit with licorice, gamey, smoky, resin, dried herb flavours. Warm finish with some tannins to shed but has a good core of fruit and acidity. Needs 3-5 years to soften.Tasted: 11 November 2007Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:
BC$56.00750mlspecialty listing
AB$48.00750mlfine wine shops
ON$59.95750mlVintages
QC$55.00750ml 
US$35.00750mlRetail
Producer: Marchesi de' FrescobaldiDistributors: Dandurand
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 365536UPC: 8007425000297