Appellation: DOCG
Description: Dry Red
Vintages Available: 2006
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Producer: Renzo Masi & Co
The Masi family has been making wine for three generations. It currently produces a wide range of wines (white, rose, red and dessert) from a variety of grapes all of which come from the area of Rufina and its surroundings (except for the Bianco? Vergine Valdichiana).
95% Sangiovese
5% Colorino
This is the basic wine of the Fattoria?, yet Masi's search for the highest quality applies to all their vineyards, not only to the most suited ones where the Riserva? and Crus wines are grown.
Fattoria? di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2005
[ Score: 88/100 | Price: $12 | Special Designation: Best Values ]
An intense?, full-bodied red, with black fruit and coffee bean character, fine tannins and a flavorful finish?. Delicious. Always a good value. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. (JS)
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Deep ruby red colour. Intense and complex? floral? bouquet? with undertones of wild forest fruits. On the palate? it is full, round? and harmonious?, with an excellent tannic? structure?.
13.5% alcohol? vol.
Soup and pasta dishes, white meats and medium-ripened cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
3-4 years.
Pack Size: 6 x 750 ml
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