Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva

In the glass

Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild fennel

Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco

Pure Sangiovese Riserva from Riecine's Gaiole vineyards, the structure of La Gioia with shorter ageing.

What it pairs with

• Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
  Riserva tannins match meat-pasta weight.
• Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
  T-bone classic with mid-weight Sangiovese Riserva.
• Cinghiale in umido
  Game stew finds the wine's leather notes.

History

Riecine reintroduced a Chianti Classico Riserva in 1995 as the bridge between annata and La Gioia.

1. 1995 — First modern Riecine Riserva

Facts

Producer

Riecine

Grapes

Sangiovese (100%)

Classification

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

Oak

18 months in French oak tonneaux

ABV

13.5%

Price

EUR 35 to 50 at retail

Drinking window

4 to 15 from vintage

First vintage

1995

Scores

• Wine Advocate 94 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

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