ON-68163

Basciano Chianti Rufina 2013, Docg

Chianti (Sangiovese) Chianti (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy

$15.95 (68163)

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January 21, 2017

Critic Reviews (3)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This moderately deep ruby-garnet shaded Chianti has a rather meaty, earthy and peppery nose, with some sour red fruit...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

This ’13 from Basciano is a Chianti Rufina in which aridity, salinity and wind combine for such a speficic sangiovese...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A traditional, lighter style Rufina, with a pretty aromatic character and a ready to drink nature. Very authentic...

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Community Reviews (1)

It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

A genuine chianti here, with no resorting to heavy extraction or overpowering oak. Tart red fruit and brisk acidity just a one would hope for in a modestly priced Chianti (this one from the Rufina region). Not great depth or complexity, just a good measure of pleasure. Nice. Tasted May 2017.

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