Fattoria di Basciano
Fattoria di Basciano is the estate owned by the Masi family since the beginning of 1900. It is located right in the heart of the Chianti Rufina area, on the top of a hill overlooking the Argomenna valley on one side, and the right bank of the Sieve river on the other. The vineyards are at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level, lying on a very stony soil, locally known as "Galestro". The microclimate is ideal for the ripening of the grapes. It is dry and breezy, marked by a scarcity of rain and a remarkable range of night and day temperatures in summertime. The extension of the property is of 70 Ha, divided in 30 Ha of vineyard, 20 Ha of olive trees, and 20 Ha of forest. In the last fifteen years the ownership has been engaged in a program of research for the highest quality. These efforts lead them to invest consistently, by planting new vineyards and building a new winery for the vinification and the aging, in barrel, of the wine.
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2018
Wine Spectator 90 This is a densely textured red, rich, with vivid acidity and refined tannins propelling its black cherry, blackberry, leather, iron, woodsy and tobacco
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2017
Winery Notes "Deep ruby red colour. Intense bouquet with berry, cherry and violet aromas and flavours. On the palate it is full, round and harmonious, with
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2016
James Suckling 93 "Plenty of black-cherry and bitter-chocolate character here and, on the palate, there’s a lovely combination of bright fruit, crisp acidity and well-crafted, moderately
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2015
Wine Spectator 89 “Pure aromas and flavors of cherry, blackberry and floral gain depth from earth and leafy tobacco accents. Firms up on the finish, with
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2014
James Suckling 90 "Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and mineral follow through to a medium body, firm and chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Beautiful
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2013
James Suckling 90 “This is the Estate bottled offering of Chianti from this wonderful estate located in Rufina just east of Florence. Here Paolo Masi carefully
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2012
Wine Advocate 90 “The 2012 Chianti Rufina is loaded tight with red cherry, blackberry and bold fruit tones. The wine is darker and more extracted
Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2009
Wine Spectator 90 Smart Buy "Dark mulberry and black cherry notes are supported by well-integrated oak in this dense red. Hints of licorice and tobacco reveal
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