
91POINTS
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 | $56.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $48.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
ON | $59.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
QC | $55.00 | 750ml | |
US | $35.00 | 750ml | Retail |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 365536UPC: 8007425000297