Riecine Chianti Classico 2020 750ml

Rated 94 – Riecine’s 2020 Chianti Classico has a medium intensity nose of gentle faded flowers, with sweet violet and herb notes – persistent, fragrant and very charming. It has a lovely texture and weight and it flows easily across the palate with plenty of juicy acidity on the finish. There is plenty of freshness but at the same time there is a gathering of firm but very finely textured tannins. With its haunting faded flowers note, it’s a very beautiful wine. – The Wine Independent

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Chianti Classico
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.