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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2022 to 2033.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
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Pici al ragu
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Riserva tannins match meat-pasta weight. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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T-bone classic with mid-weight Sangiovese Riserva. -
Cinghiale in umido
Game stew finds the wine's leather notes.
How to serve Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Cinghiale in umido. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Riecine reintroduced a Chianti Classico Riserva in 1995 as the bridge between annata and La Gioia.
- 1995: First modern Riecine Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Riecine · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva
What does Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild fennel. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pure Sangiovese Riserva from Riecine's Gaiole vineyards, the structure of La Gioia with shorter ageing.
When should I drink Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Cinghiale in umido. Riserva tannins match meat-pasta weight.
What grapes are in Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva.
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