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Riecine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori DOCG 2021

Riecine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori DOCG 2021

Organic Italian agriculture IT-BIO-006

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  • 95POINTS Wine Enthusiast
  • 97POINTS Wine Spectator
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Food pairings

  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Game
  • Mushroom dishes
  • Hard cheese

Try it with

  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina
  • Braised beef
  • Game ragout
This sangiovese has firm but silky-smooth tannin, lively acidity and a ripe cherry fruit with dried herbs and a hint of cedarwood, and the rather high alcohol gives good body. That makes it made for dishes with juicy, fatty protein, where the richness meets the tannin and rounds it off, while the acidity cuts through the fat and keeps the palate fresh. Feel free to choose robust preparations like grilling, roasting and slow braising, so the wine's power and depth get a counterpoint in the same weight class. Herbs, mushrooms and a little dried fruit in the food play nicely together with the wine's Tuscan spice.

Taste profile

Product details

Country Italien
Region Toscana
Vintage 2021
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Grapes Sangiovese
Bottle size 75 cl
Alcohol 15,0%
Cork type Kork

About the wine

Riecine Gran Selezione is a single vineyard wine from the beautiful Gittori vineyard at an altitude of 450–500 meters. Here, Sangiovese takes on a pure and refined expression with intensity, freshness, and a clear connection to its terroir.

Vigna Gittori is a wine with impressive depth and precision – intense in color, complex in aroma, and with a taste that balances ripe cherry fruit, dried herbs, and a hint of cedar.

The tannins are firm yet silky smooth, and the lively acidity provides a freshness that elevates the wine and promises a long life in the cellar.

A wine that captures all that Chianti Classico can be when nature, craftsmanship, and patience come together in perfect harmony.

In 2019, Riecine became the owner of the Gittori vineyard after many years of leasing, and the decision to select the best parcels for a Gran Selezione became a reality in a vintage that was perfect in every way. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected before being fermented as whole clusters in unglazed concrete tanks. Maceration lasts 25 days, after which the wine is aged for 24 months in older French tonneaux and further matures for six months in the bottle before release.

Critic reviews

95Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of old leather, dark chocolate, espresso, Luxardo cherries and candied bergamot come together to create a distinguished nose, while the palate balances sweet, juicy blackberries, black cherries and citrus with more dark chocolate.
97Wine Spectator
Absolutely stunning, this red features ripe, juicy black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors. Well-defined and persists on the layered and fruit-stained aftertaste. Shows excellent harmony and length.
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