This months Wine Blogging Wednesday theme was “Italian Wines in Just Seven Words” and is hosted by Spittoon (they spit so we can swallow!). This creative theme asks us wine bloggers to choose an Italian wine and sum it up in seven words. Although it sounds easy, for a bunch of people who love wine and really love writing (often so much that we just go on and on and on…) this task was a good challenge. I found it particularly challenging due to my love of Italian wine. Eventually I chose a wine and threw out some words that I feel best represent my experience. Be sure to check out Spittoon in the next few days to read a recap of what everyone tasted!

The wine I chose is the 2004 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva Nipozzano. This Chianti Riserva consists of the following grape varietals: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot and costs around $18 USD.  I gave the wine a very respectable 89 pts.

2004 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva Nipozzano:

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You can see my full tasting note here.