The 2006 Chianti Rufina Riserva Vigneto Montesodi offers up dark cherries, licorice, herbs, cinnamon and cloves in a full-bodied, rich style. An underlying streak of greenness seems out of character in this vintage. The Montesodi is 100% Sangiovese that spent 18 months in French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
Castello di Nipozzano is the Chianti Rufina estate of the Frescobaldi family.
Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700