Fattoria Di Basciano Riserva Chianti Rufina 2006

D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy
Natalie's Score: 90/100
Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 5
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Product #: 209478
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $25.95
Alcohol: 13%
Drink: Now
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Fattoria Di Basciano
Agent: Joseph Cipelli Wines & Spirits

Tasting note:

Full-bodied and rich with dark red and black fruit aromas. A smoky finish is lovely.

Reviewed January 8, 2011 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Dan Trcka rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

The 2006 Fattoria Di Basciano Chianti Rufina Riserva, originally sold for $25.95 and now for $19.95, is medium bodied, INTEGRATED to aged wine, with intense aromas of dark chocolate, smoke, leather and vanilla on the nose and red currant and cherry on the palate. It is tannic (decant for 1 to 2 hours) and the finish is medium to long. It is good to drink now or can be held for 5 more years. My impression: BEAUTIFUL, 91 pts - and would have been a recommended buy if still widely available (in fact, I thought this was October 15th release). Tasted Oct/11.
Gabriel Israel rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Rich smokey nose. Full body. Lots of dark fruit. Prunes. Very centered on the palate. Lacks a bit of 'width' and roundness. A bit of bitterness on the finish.
Richard rated this wine as 85/100
Dark in color, with opulent aromas of raisin, dried dark fruits and vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with rich, velvety tannins. A big style of Chianti. Best from 2011 through 2015. Score: 92 Source: James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

 
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