Riecine
Chianti Classico 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in used tonneaux and large Grenier oak casks. |
- Name and grape: Chianti Classico DOCG from 100% Sangiovese, 2024 harvest
- Vinification: Nomblot vats, indigenous yeasts and 10-day maceration
- Ageing in wood: 14 months in used tonneaux and large Grenier oak cask
- Tasting profile: Pale ruby; notes of violet, red fruits, eucalyptus; soft tannins
- Pairings and serving: Ragù, red meats, game and cheeses; serving temperature 14–16 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Chianti Classico by Riecine is a still red wine that expresses the most authentic essence of Gaiole in Chianti. A pure expression of the Sangiovese grape variety, it appears a pale, bright ruby red in the glass. On the nose, it reveals a refined aromatic profile, where floral notes of violet and rose intertwine with hints of small red fruits, blood orange, and fresh nuances of eucalyptus and mint. On the palate, it is elegant and medium-bodied, supported by vibrant acidity and well-integrated velvety tannins. The finish is dry, harmonious and persistent, enriched by a delicate spiciness. At the table, it pairs perfectly with Tuscan cuisine, ideally accompanying pici with ragù, red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Chianti Classico, within the renowned area of Gaiole in Chianti. The Riecine vineyards are situated at an altitude between 450 and 500 metres above sea level, rooted in limestone and clay soils. The estate covers an area where vineyards alternate with olive groves and woods, following the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture with environmentally respectful manual work. The origins of the estate date back to 1112.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and a rigorous double selection of the bunches. After gentle crushing, fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts in unlined concrete vats. During maceration, which lasts about ten days, manual punch-downs and pump-overs are carried out to elegantly extract colour and aromatic substances. For the maturation phase, the wine rests for fourteen months in tonneaux and large oak casks. This technical choice allows the evolution of the Sangiovese to be respected, preserving the authentic character and varietal purity of the fruit.
History and Curiosities
The historic Riecine winery, located in Gaiole in Chianti, boasts roots dating back to 1112 and embodies the most authentic soul of Tuscany. Revived in 1971, the 35-hectare estate is dedicated to cultivating Sangiovese among vineyards, olive groves and woods. Under the guidance of expert oenologists Alessandro Campatelli and Carlo Ferrini, this outstanding project combines winemaking tradition with strict ecological standards. Its bottles, awarded 90 points by Vinous, offer an elegant and classic experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1971
- Oenologist: Alessandro Campatelli, Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 75.000
- Hectares: 22
Riecine is located in the heart of Tuscany, 60 km South-East of Florence, 35 km North-East of Siena, in the community of Gaiole in Chianti. Riecine vineyards are among the finest of Chianti Classico area. For many decades Riecine winery has maintained the reputation of a true Sangiovese specialist.
The founder of contemporary Riecine John Dunkley, an Englishman who became one of the most admired producers of the new style Chianti Classico, based on Sangiovese. With his Italian wife Palmina Abbagnano, John acquired the original 1.5 hectares of land in 1971 from the nearby monastery of Badia a Coltibuono. They restored the old stone villa on the land and began reviving and replanting vines. The first vintage of Chianti Classico, 1973, was released in 1975.
A close friend of John and Palmina, Carlo Ferrini, played an important role in the birth and growth of Riecine wines, giving his enological advices to Riecine until 1997.
John Dunkley was respected as one of Chianti’s most astute interpreter. He always maintained that Cabernet varieties permitted under DOCG rules for Chianti Classico had no place in the vineyards of Riecine. As he once put it: "When Baron Philippe de Rothschild plants Sangiovese, I’ll switch to Cabernet Sauvignon."
In 1991, John and Palmina, hired as an intern a young winemaker, Sean O’Callaghan, who began to join the team as an internal Riecine winemaker, to become later one of the recent interpeter of Riecine’s wines style.
Although John and Palmina are no longer around, their inspiration still guides our philosophy and work at Riecine.
Since 2011 Riecine has been family-owned and led by Lana Frank. The family is strongly committed to maintain the philosophy of Riecine and to provide everything necessary for Riecine team to produce the great wines from the terroir, and is totally focused on quality aspects of all operations in the vineyards and cantina.
We are proud of Riecine’s traditions, and are dedicated to maintaining them. Over the past several years, Riecine wines have advanced in quality to the highest levels and are enjoyed today by wine lovers in all corners of the world. Read more
| Name | Riecine Chianti Classico 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Riecine |
| Story | History and Curiosities The historic Riecine winery, located in Gaiole in Chianti, boasts roots dating back to 1112 and embodies the most authentic soul of Tuscany. Revived in 1971, the 35-hectare estate is dedicated to cultivating Sangiovese among vineyards, olive groves and woods. Under the guidance of expert oenologists Alessandro Campatelli and Carlo Ferrini, this outstanding project combines winemaking tradition with strict ecological standards. Its bottles, awarded 90 points by Vinous, offer an elegant and classic experience. |
| Origin | Gaiole in Chianti (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and clayey |
| Yield per hectare | 30 hl/ha |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Hand-picked and selected grapes, gently pressed; fermentation in unglazed Nomblot concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and 10 days maceration; aged for 14 months in used tonneaux and large Grenier oak casks |
| Wine making | Grapes harvested and selected by hand, gently pressed; fermentation in unglazed Nomblot concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and 10 days of maceration; aged for 14 months in used tonneaux and large Grenier oak casks. |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in used tonneaux and large Grenier oak casks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |