Marchesi de' Frescobaldi:
Nipozzano - With No Wells
A translation of "Nipozzano" is "with no wells", a reflection of the dry conditions at this estate. The Castello di Nipozzano dates back to the year 1000AD, when it was established as a stronghold in the defense of Florence. After suffering damage during World War II, the Frescobaldi's have partially restored the castle, and it now serves as the center of winemaking for the Nipozzano estate.
The most famous wine from the estate is the Chianti Rùfina Riserva DOCG. This is the definition of the appellation, a classic Chianti Rùfina consisting of mostly Sangiovese with small amounts of Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. In accordance with the DOCG regulations, it is aged 24 months in barrel.
A section of the vineyards on the estate, the Montesodi vineyard, is bottled separately. This could be the most powerful Chianti produced...the first time we tasted this, the 1995 vintage from barrel, we could not believe it was Sangiovese. It was so dark in color and so rich in texture, we thought it was Cabernet. The 2003 vintage is 100% Sangiovese, and spent 18 months in 100% new barrels.
Another section of the estate is also bottled separately, the Mormoreto vineyard, which is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It is a big, serious and richly textured wine with beautiful purity of fruit...truly worthy of the separate bottling. The 2003 vintage is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc and spent 24 months in 100% new barrels.
These are great Tuscan wines. The Chianti Rùfina Riserva is for frequent enjoyment, the Chianti Rùfina Montesodi is to impress your friends, and the Montesodi IGT is to impress yourself.
Nipozzano wines offered through the Tuscan Wine Club include:
- 2004 Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Riserva DOCG
- 2002 Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Riserva DOCG 3L
- 2004 Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Montesodi DOCG
- 2003 Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Montesodi DOCG
- 2003 Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Montesodi DOCG 3L
- 2003 Castello di Nipozzano Mormoreto IGT
- 2003 Castello di Nipozzano Mormoreto IGT 1.5L
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Learn more about Marchesi de' Frescobaldi's other wineries: Castiglioni, Castelgiocondo, Castello di Pomino, and Remole.
