Nipozzano
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Tuscan wild boar ragu, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and aged pecorino cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Castello di Nipozzano, a historic fortress built around the year 1000 to defend Florence, is the birthplace of this iconic Tuscan red. The estate's name, meaning 'without a well,' pays homage to the arid, stony, and free-draining soils of the Chianti Rufina appellation, which force the vines to dig deep for water, yielding grapes of intense concentration and structure. Crafted predominantly from Sangiovese alongside complementary varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Colorino, this Riserva represents a centuries-old winemaking legacy. Renowned historical figures, including the Renaissance master Donatello, famously purchased wine from this very estate. The wine is aged in oak barrels to refine its firm tannins, resulting in a vibrant, ruby-red expression defined by wild berry aromas, dark cherry, elegant floral notes, and a distinct, mineral-driven finish reflecting its high-altitude terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
With a storied viticultural heritage dating back over 700 years to the early 14th century, Frescobaldi stands as one of Tuscany's most historic and revered aristocratic wine dynasties. Headquartered in Florence, the Frescobaldi family oversees a prestigious collection of iconic estates across Tuscany's premier terroirs, including Castello Nipozzano in Chianti Rùfina, Tenuta CastelGiocondo in Montalcino, Tenuta Castiglioni, and the renowned Tenuta Luce. The house is dedicated to celebrating the authentic diversity of Tuscan landscapes through sustainable viticulture and meticulous cellar craftsmanship. Their expansive, critically acclaimed portfolio spans classic Sangiovese benchmarks such as Nipozzano Riserva and Montesodi to world-renowned Super Tuscans like Giramonte and Lamaione.