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Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

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Food pairings

  • Beef
  • Game
  • Pasta with tomato sauce
  • Hard cheese
  • Charcuterie

Try it with

  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina
  • Osso buco
  • Pappardelle with game ragout
This Sangiovese has a graceful elegance with moderate, ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a medium to full body from its 22 months in large oak casks. The tannins get something juicy and rich to work with, so they are softened by protein-rich dishes, while the fresh acidity cuts through tomato, fattiness and herbs. Choose dishes with a bit of substance and oak-friendly, roasted notes, so the wine meets an equal partner without being overwhelmed. Classic Tuscan and Italian dishes fall entirely naturally in line with the grape's origins.

Taste profile

Product details

Country Italien
Region Toscana
Vintage 2022
Classification Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Grapes Sangiovese
Bottle size 75 cl
Alcohol 14,0%
Cork type Kork

About the wine

A wine that beautifully highlights the significance of the Sangiovese grape while preserving its graceful elegance.

This wine has been a staple since 1975, and its style has remained unchanged through the years. The aromatic refinement of the grape is sublimely accompanied—but never overwhelmed—by the finest oak.

Careful and prolonged vinification ensures the highest quality!
Only the best grapes are used for the Riserva. After meticulous selection in the vineyard and on the vibrating sorting table, the grapes ferment in cement. The must is kept at a controlled temperature, partly with the help of dry ice, for the first four to five days before spontaneous fermentation begins. After fermentation, the must, including skins, is left for an additional ten days before being transferred to a large Grenier oak barrel.
Here, Chianti Classico Riserva spends 22 months before being returned to the cement tank for stabilization and natural clarification. After the stabilization period, the wine is bottled and aged for an additional three months before being released. 

Critic reviews

92Antonio Galloni
Vinous
Riecine's 2022 Chianti Classico is fabulous. An explosion of red cherry, blood orange and perfumed floral notes follow, adding freshness and brightness. The purity of the fruit is ravishing. This vibrant, saline Chianti Classico is an absolute knockout. It’s one of the standouts of the year.
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