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Frescobaldi: Comparing Sangiovese from the same vintage by origin
This producer operates several estates in Tuscany. They make different wines in each region—for example, Nipozzano in Rufina and Castelgiocondo in Montalcino. Here, Nipozzano Riserva 2022 is compared with Campo ai Sassi.
Set two 2022 cuvées side by side to check the differences in region and blend composition.
Questions for this course
If it’s Sangiovese from the same producer, will the appellation and blend always be identical?
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Italy / Tuscany / Rufina, Montalcino
Alternate names & notations: Frescobaldi
Updated: 2026-10-06
One name, different appellations
Nipozzano Riserva is Chianti Rufina DOCG, while Campo ai Sassi is Rosso di Montalcino DOC. The Frescobaldi producer name alone does not specify the grape source for all wines.
Compare the grape listings
In 2022, Nipozzano consists of Sangiovese and supporting varieties, while Campo ai Sassi is Sangiovese. Do not estimate the ratio of supporting varieties not listed in the materials, and separate single-varietal wines from wines that indicate a main variety.
Even in the same year, there are several different conditions
Both are from 2022, but the region, blend composition, and approach to aging are different. While they make a valid comparison matched for vintage, they do not solely demonstrate the effect of terroir. First, enumerate the differing conditions using the labels and winemaking documents.
What to align and what to compare.
Geography
- Conditions to standardize
- Same producer, 2022
- Conditions for comparison.
- Distinguish Rufina and Montalcino.
- Additional points to confirm
- Appellation scope
Blending
- Conditions to standardize
- Using Sangiovese
- Conditions for comparison.
- Presence or absence of auxiliary varieties
- Additional points to confirm
- Do not supply ratios that are not specified.
Comparisons
- Conditions to standardize
- The same vintage.
- Conditions for comparison.
- Handling of region, blending, and aging.
- Additional points to confirm
- Factors other than the land.
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Frescobaldi Reading materials: Comparing Sangiovese from the same vintage by origin
Check and compare the region, raw materials, and process from the materials, and explain what can be learned from the comparison.
Comparative tables are based on the source’s target year and the explanation at the time of verification. Descriptions without year specifications are not treated as specifications common to all harvest years or shipped portions.
| Comparison items | Nipozzano Riserva 2022 | Campo ai Sassi 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Appellation | Chianti Rufina DOCG | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Grapes | Sangiovese and auxiliary varieties | Sangiovese |
| Conditions for comparison | Same producer, vintage | Region and blending are different. |
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What is the designation for Nipozzano?
Nipozzano Riserva is Chianti Rufina DOCG, while Campo ai Sassi is Rosso di Montalcino DOC. The Frescobaldi producer name alone does not specify the grape source for all wines.
What is the ratio of accessory varieties not in the materials?
In 2022, Nipozzano consists of Sangiovese and supporting varieties, while Campo ai Sassi is Sangiovese. Do not estimate the ratio of supporting varieties not listed in the materials, and separate single-varietal wines from wines that indicate a main variety.
What are the conditions that are consistent across the two labels?
Both are from 2022, but the region, blend composition, and approach to aging are different. While they make a valid comparison matched for vintage, they do not solely demonstrate the effect of terroir. First, enumerate the differing conditions using the labels and winemaking documents.
Basis and sources for the exercise
Practice exercises in comparison
Check and compare the region, raw materials, and process from the materials, and explain what can be learned from the comparison.
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| Conditions for Comparison | Nipozzano Riserva 2022 | Campo ai Sassi 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Appellation | Chianti Rufina DOCG | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Grapes | Sangiovese and auxiliary varieties | Sangiovese |
| Conditions for comparison | Same producer, vintage | Region and blending are different. |
Sources of materials used for comparison are listed in the text and exercises.
Explain in your own words
List the conditions the two labels have in common, then explain why this comparison cannot be described as a difference of land alone.
Check after writing
- Distinguish Rufina from Classico.
- Do not supply ratios that are not specified.
- Separate common conditions and differences.
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