Chianti Rufina Riserva Montesodi - 1979 - Frescobaldi
Chianti Rufina Riserva Montesodi - 1979 - Frescobaldi
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Product Features
- Producer: Frescobaldi
- Region: Tuscany, Italy
- Source: Air-conditioned wine cellar (private)
- Year: 1979
- Grape varieties: Sangiovese
- Size: 0.75 L
- Alcohol: 14%
- Pairings: Perfect with red meat, roasts, game, and aged cheese.
Frescobaldi’s 1979 Montesodi is a historic red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes from the Montesodi cru in the Rufina region. It is one of the most elegant and long-lived expressions of Chianti Rufina and is currently in a phase of full maturity. In the glass, it displays a deep garnet red with distinct orange reflections and brick-red nuances typical of a wine over forty years old. The nose is extremely complex and tertiary, with aromas of wilted rose, dried violet, cherries in alcohol, dried plum, tobacco, leather, sweet spices, damp earth, undergrowth, and very pronounced balsamic and iron-like notes. On the palate, it is silky and harmonious, with fully developed and soft tannins, a structure perfectly integrated by age, and a surprising residual freshness that keeps the mouthfeel lively and refined. The finish is long, ethereal, and very complex, with spicy and floral notes returning. The 1979 vintage in Tuscany was balanced and allowed for excellent long-term aging of the highest-quality wines. It is recommended to serve it at about 18 degrees with great care, avoiding excessive oxidation so as not to lose the most volatile aromas. It pairs best with delicate yet flavorful dishes such as braised white meats, light roasts, fine, lightly seasoned game, and aged cheeses, or can be enjoyed on its own as a meditation wine. Overall, it is an elegant, deeply developed, and historic wine of great aromatic charm, deeply rooted in the tradition of Sangiovese.
Label: Slight signs of wear
Caps: Slight signs of wear
Level: High shoulder
Color: Perfect
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