Nipozzano Riserva

Beef, Veal, Poultry

The year 2020 ended with an autumn in which the period's rainfall was able to replenish soil aquifers. In contrast, winter 2021 was characterized by moderate rainfall and mild temperatures. 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. A scarcity of summer rains favoured a balanced water stress of the vines and brought great richness of colour and aroma to the grapes. Beneficial rains, followed by rich hillside breezes, allowed the grapes to finish their ripening cycle with extraordinary elegance and perfect health. 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.

At the end of the year, the wine was racked into barriques, where it matured for the next few months. The further period in bottle allowed Nipozzano 2021 to express itself to the fullest, making it a wine of exceptional expressive balance.

The grapes, as soon as they were harvested, were immediately delivered to the winery. Here once destemmed, the spontaneous fermentation process took place in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. At the end of this, the wine remained in the vats to conclude maceration. Following racking, malo-lactic fermentation took place, again conducted in stainless steel.

The Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of Italy's oldest wineries with a history dating to the 1300s. The family has included medieval knights bankers lawyers and patrons of the arts. The Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of the most significant wine producers in Italy with nine estates—and roughly 2 500 acres—in Tuscany. The family has been growing wine since the late 19th century when they became the first in Tuscany to import and plant French vine cuttings. Because they have been producing wines for more than 700 years to experience Frescobaldi is to glimpse the history of Florence from the Middle Ages to the present day. Wine Spectator has ranked many of their offerings in the 90s and their wines are consistently listed in the magazine's Top 100 Wines of the Year encouraging wine enthusiasts from around the globe to become familiar with some of Italy's finest wines.