WINE DESCRIPTION
Riecine Chianti Classico is a premium red wine produced by Riecine, a renowned winery located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti Classico appellation, which is known for its exceptional vineyard features, including high altitude, rocky soils, and a favorable climate. Riecine Chianti Classico is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and full of character. The wine boasts a classic Chianti style, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones, making it a perfect pairing for hearty Italian dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Riecine Chianti Classico is a robust and powerful wine with aromas of blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry leading to intense flavors of leather, tobacco and spice.The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a long and elegant finish. An excellent example of the classic Chianti style.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Riecine
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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