Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano, Chianti Rufina, Vecchie Viti, Riserva 2012 (1.5L) Sine Qua Non This is the third release

This is the third release from this difficult vineyard

Drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years

The 1939 vintage in Europe was generally considered difficult due to the outbreak of WWII

overlaying a sapid base of ripe cherry and strawberry

with ripe tannin

Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano, Chianti Rufina, Vecchie Viti, Riserva 2012 (1.5L) Sine Qua Non This is the third release92 Points James Suckling (no note provided) Winery Notes 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