Virtuoso Life - July/August 2008 - (Page 65) THE LIST They won’t replace a trip to Tuscany, but these bottles will give you a taste of today’s chianti. 2006 Fonterutoli Chianti Classico ($27) Luscious and ripe with sweet oak, juicy plum, and gorgeous structure; fresh, long, and complex. 2005 Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina ($24.50) Bright and juicy with tangy acidity and lovely plum fruit; this wine should be a model for anyone trying to make chianti. 2004 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro ($40) Dark and ripe with concentrated fruit and dense, extracted plum and blackberry; packed with flavor. 2005 Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva ($25) Lush, ripe, and dense with cleanly delineated fruit flavors and spice; balanced, lingering finish. 2004 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva “La Forra” ($50) Bright and racy with silky, mouth-filling texture and lovely blackfruit flavors. Riservas, such as this Tenuta di Arceno, benefit from at least two years of aging. Phot o Co urtes y of O 35 Years of Caring and Concern rient E xpress Hotels & Resorts Big Five Tours & Expeditions salutes our guests who have joined us over the years in preserving and sustaining our precious sites, endangered wildlife, and fragile ecosystems around the world. The spirit of Big Five continues this commitment, inviting you to experience first-hand our sustainable projects worldwide. Enriching Lives Through Distinctive Journeys Enrich your life today. Contact your Virtuoso Specialist for more information.
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