Chianti Classico Riserva Riecine 2022

The Chianti Classico Riserva from Riecine is an elegant and intense version of this extraordinary Tuscan wine. It is the perfect synthesis between the beautiful hilly area of Gaiole in Chianti and Sangiovese: the red grape variety that has dwelled in these lands for centuries and is its authentic and best interpreter. It is a label of particular value, positioned in the elite of the denomination. The high-quality grapes and aging in wood contribute to give a mature and harmonious face, capable of preserving intact the fragrance and immediacy of the classic fruity notes of Sangiovese.

The Chianti Riserva Classico wine is born in one of the most interesting and renowned wineries in the Classic Chianti area. Riecine has been a reference point for the reds of Gaiole for over 40 years, for its ability to produce labels that are not only of excellent quality but also faithful expressions of the character of the territory. The vineyards cover a total of about fifteen hectares, divided into various plots with different soils and microclimates among them, that are vinified separately, in order to have the possibility to choose later only the parcels that have expressed the best wines of the vintage. The reds from Reicine possess a marked personality. They highlight excellent work in the vineyard and a minimalist approach in the cellar, which translates into a clear and transparent fidelity to the territory. The fermentations take place in concrete tanks using only indigenous yeasts and a maceration on the skins for a couple of weeks. Before bottling, the wine matures for 20 months in large oak barrels and completes the aging with a few months in the bottle.

The Chianti Riserva Riecine is a bottle to reserve for a special evening and to bring to the table to accompany a Florentine steak, a tagliata, or a roast. The grapes come from a selection of the best vineyards of the estate cultivated at about 450 meters above sea level on soils composed of clay and limestone. It is a deep ruby red glass with slight garnet reflections, revealing aromas of black currant, cherry, and berries,