Castello Nipozzano
Nipozzano Riserva 2021
Chianti Classico DOCG
Castello Nipozzano Nipozzano Riserva is a defining wine of the Nipozzano estate, capturing the essence of Chianti Rùfina. Primarily Sangiovese with complementary varieties, it reflects the region’s high elevations and unique climate. The name “Nipozzano,” meaning “without a well,” highlights the area’s water scarcity, ideal for vine cultivation. Surrounded by mountains and fresh winds, the vineyards benefit from a significant day-night temperature variation, enhancing the wine’s complexity. The result is an incredible value from Frescobaldi.
VINEYARD
The Nipozzano estate spans over 1,500 acres of mountainous forest, olive groves, an olive mill, cattle-grazing land, vineyards, a winery, and the historic Castello . It is an incredible ecosystem, producing not only outstanding wines, but also some of the finest olive oil in Italy (the Laudemio Frescobaldi). The vineyards roll up and down the hillsides surrounding the castle at an elevation range between 250 and 400 meters, with exposures from southeast to southwest. The Montesodi vineyard is located 400 metres above sea level, planted in schist soils with a magnificent south-west exposure
WINEMAKING
After destemming, spontaneous fermentation process takes place in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. At the end of this, the wine remains in the vats to conclude maceration. Following racking, malolactic fermentation occurs, again conducted in stainless steel. Aged six months in French barrique.
VINTAGE
The 2021 vintage was a rich vintage in which the spirit of the place was expressed with great dynamism and vigor, allowing the birth of wines that fully reflect what is the unique character of Nipozzano. The beginning of the spring period was marked by an initial cool and dry period, followed by a month of May with abundant rainfall that reinvigorated the countryside's water reserves. Beneficial rains, followed by rich hillside breezes, allowed the grapes to finish their ripening cycle with extraordinary elegance and perfect health.
TASTING NOTE
Densely packed, with a bouquet of wild berry and sour cherry, this is a stylish wine with a well-balanced, lasting finish.
Color
Red
Blend %
90% Sangiovese, 10% Others
Appellation
Chianti Classico DOCG
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$23.99
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Montesodi
Chianti Rufina
Montesodi is the ultimate single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese at the Nipozzano estate. The vineyard has always been known as Montesodi due to the stony nature of the soil. It was the estate’s first cru wine, created in 1974, and is not only an extremely elegant and lively Sangiovese, but has the power to age for decades.
