2022 Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva, Frescobaldi

The 2022 Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva, Frescobaldi from Frescobaldi is a wine that speaks to conviction in the cellar. Great wine is not made from bottling decisions; it is determined in the vineyard - in the choice of when to harvest, in the management of canopy and yield, in decisions made weeks and months before a single grape reaches the crusher. This wine represents the culmination of that intentionality, that respect for terroir and craft that separates memorable bottles from merely competent ones.

The bouquet is bright and immediate - red and black fruit, a hint of spice, with enough freshness to suggest youth and vibrancy. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and accessible, with enough structure to carry the fruit without overwhelming it. There is a pleasant interplay of ripe red fruit, subtle tannin, and lively acidity that keeps everything in motion. The finish is clean and refreshing, inviting you back to the glass without demanding extensive meditation. This wine does not require extensive cellaring or decanting - it is made to be enjoyed, to be approachable, to deliver pleasure without pretension.

How to Serve

Serve at 14 - 16°C in a large red wine glass with a bowl broad enough to allow aromatics to develop. The wine is approachable upon release but improves with a few minutes in the glass as the aromatics open. Decanting is optional but not harmful.

Food Pairings

This is a food wine at its deepest heart - made to be enjoyed alongside Italian cooking, preferably Tuscan. Bistecca alla fiorentina, pasta with wild boar ragù, roasted meats, aged hard cheeses - these are its natural companions. It thrives alongside herby preparations and is brilliant with simple, satisfying cooking. This is not a wine for light salads or delicate preparations - it demands substance and spirit on the plate.