SOFT & COMPLEX. Light berries, floral & spice scents
lead to herbaceous cherry flavors & a silky, captivating finish. Riecine
Chianti Classico is made in a classical style, medium bodied with lots of fruit
character, light tannins & a spicy finish.
100% Sangiovese
Located in the heart of Tuscany, in the small community of
Gaiole in Chianti, Riecine takes its place among the finest vineyards in all of
Italy and continues to progress as a classic winery. Gary J. Baumann, an
American who resides in Milan, is the proprietor of Riecine, which he acquired
in 1996 from its original founder, John Dunkley. John was respected as one of
Chianti's most astute observers, combining the detachment of an outsider with a
critical spirit that engendered some legendary quips. He always maintained that
Cabernet varieties permitted under DOCG rules for Chianti Classico had no place
in the wines of Riecine. As he once put it, "When Baron Philippe de
Rothschild [of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux] plants Sangiovese, I'll
switch to Cabernet Sauvignon." Although some things have changed, 100%
Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico remains the core of Riecine's production.
-92 pts, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
