Riecine

Palmina comes from 45 year old vines, is only produced in small quantities and is an extremely successful example of a pure Sangiovese Rosato and one of the best in Tuscany. An impressive wine with an independent profile, extremely complex and fine. The fruity taste of enchantingly elegant structure with a very appealing finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense cherry orange. In the nose delicate, shows fine spice, after chestnuts, cinchona bark and candied wild strawberries. On the palate very juicy and firm, it builds on its supporting acid structure, good length with a rich finish." Falstaff

For years Riecine has been producing one of the most subtle Chianti Classico. Dense with complex fruity notes, much extract, soft, mouth filling, unusually velvety and covered with soft tannins. Matured in small barriques of old and new oak and in traditional Tuscan wooden barrels. A lovely drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Just mid ruby. Minerally nose with cranberry and sour cherry. Vibrant sour-cherry palate with fine, persistent tannins. Lacks a tiny bit in depth, but more than makes up for it in energy." Jancis Robinson

"Perfumed floral and moss notes join pure red forest berries. The palate allies appropriate density of fruit with a lightness of texture. Winemaker Alessandro Campatelli has also managed to achieve finessed tannins and succulent acidity." Decanter

"A beautiful Chianti Classico that shows a fine balance between toasty cloves and spices and fresh violets, strawberries and rose petals. Full-bodied but refined with an elegantly woven texture of lithe tannins and a medium-chewy finish." James Suckling

Amber in colour and glossy, a grandiose scent of honey, caramel and citrus, wide on the palate and perfectly balanced by a brilliant acid reader. Deep and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Can be enjoyed now and will last forever and ever." Sean O'Callaghan (Riecine)

"Tawny brown. Gorgeous tangy aroma of reduced apricots and bitter orange. Like a vin santo in its glorious intensity but with a cool pure apricot freshness. Glorious in its fresh bitter-sweet concentration." Jancis Robinson

After 7 years of abstinence, Riecine finally produced another Riserva in the dream vintage 2016, which will be distributed in small editions of 3,000 bottles (0.75l) and 30 magnums to hand-picked specialist dealers.

Brilliant ruby red. Fine raspberry and floral notes dominate the spicy nose. Very juicy at the base, tannins and acidity are well integrated. Riecines Riserva has length and suppleness until the long final of the fruit. Impressive the elegance and the fine melt. Once again this is Sangiovese at the top level known from Riecine! SUPERIORE.DE

"It is a fine wine, with a mineral and stony character that makes it stimulating in every phase, with plenty of fruit and a salty and racy acidity, which is balanced by the good substance; it lingers for a long time, elegant." Weinwisser

"Lustrous mid ruby. Spicy and minerally rather than fruit-driven on the nose with a hint of new oak. Lively redcurrant and cherry fruit palate with vibrant acidity. Long and energetic." Jancis Robinson

"This is how great Chianti Classico should be. So much lavender, violets and rose petals with orange-rind, lemons and blackcurrants. Medium to full body, lithe and pretty tannins and a juicy, mineral-driven finish." James Suckling

"Crafted from Riecine's Gittori vineyard in the commune of Gaiole-in-Chianti, this south-facing, terraced slope sits at 500 metres above sea level and was planted in 1971. After a natural cold maceration, the must ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and is then aged in large casks. This wine is elegantly composed and fragrant, with a distinct earthy, fresh herb and stone personality. It demonstrates impressive precision throughout, with firmly assertive tannins giving ageworthy structure. There's a touch of resinous wood but this should smooth out with another year in the bottle." Decanter

Improvvisazione N°2 - the second edition of the original idea of using with each vintage a special single vineyard, an exceptional method of fermentation or a special barrel for ageing. With the vintage 2010 a pure Merlot is vinified. The vinification takes place partly in open wooden barrels. SUPERIORE.DE

"Second year of a pet project of different handmade wines, this is pure merlot from the estate. Only 1,000 vines. It's full-bodied with tangy acidity and ripe fruit. Orange peel and dried cherries. Three years in barrel. Cool wine. Only 900 bottles"James Suckling

A wine of pure Burgundian elegance and Tuscan spiciness, which convinces in its long, continuous course with tasty fruit and carefully extracted tannin. Fresh and superbly unadulterated in the finish and with great storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

For years Riecine has been producing one of the most subtle Chianti Classico. Dense with complex fruity notes, lots of extract, soft, mouth filling, unusually velvety and enveloped in soft tannins. Finished in small barriques of old and new oak and in traditional Tuscan wooden barrels. A lovely drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Just mid ruby. Balsamic red fruit nose. Succulent lively and a little vibrant, but quite tannic for its elegant constitution." Jancis Robinson

"Intense aromas of cherries, blueberries and lemon rind. Hints of rose petals and white chocolate. Medium to full body, polished and well-integrated tannins and a beautiful, clean and precise finish. Refined and harmonic." James Suckling

"Classic on the nose with red cherry, tobacco and tea. Crunchy acidity with well judged oak, sour cherry and an earthy quality. Super fresh on the finish with lasting acidity and a ripe cherry note." Decanter

A wine of pure Burgundian elegance and Tuscan spiciness, which convinces in its long, continuous course with tasty fruit and carefully extracted tannin. Fresh and superbly unadulterated in the finish and with great storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, appealing garnet red. Inviting and open nose, presents a colourful spice bush with notes of cardamom and coriander seed, followed by plenty of ripe raspberry, blackberry and dried cherries. Clear and straight on the palate, comes light-footed, dance-like, fine ripe fruit, lots of raspberry, opens with fine-meshed tannin, draws through beautifully, in the finale sweet tobacco notes." Falstaff

"A polished and juicy red with plum and berry character, fine tannins and a savory finish. Burgundian texture with Tuscan nature. Love it." James Suckling

The genuine expression of Sangiovese, terroir and the typical Riecine style, which is based above all on elegance. Deep colour, complex fragrance and corresponding persistence in taste. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

In the 2013 vintage, La Gioia continues to express the terroir and the characteristics of the initial grape as unadulteratedly as the Riecine style, which is based above all on elegance. Deep colour, complex fragrance and corresponding persistence in taste. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced and delicate red with sweet strawberry and floral character. Light to medium body, bright acidity and a clean and soft textured finish. Very fine sangiovese. Drink now." James Suckling

"Light cherry red. Light red fruit but both sweet and meaty on the nose. Terrific intensity and freshness, really intense but without weight or heavy-handed winemaking. Vibrant, tangy and mouth-watering. Delicious and so youthful." Jancis Robinson

For years Riecine has been producing one of the most subtle Chianti Classico. Dense with complex fruity notes, much extract, soft, mouth filling, unusually velvety and covered with soft tannins. Matured in small barriques of old and new oak and in traditional Tuscan wooden barrels. A lovely drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Just mid ruby. Minerally nose with cranberry and sour cherry. Vibrant sour-cherry palate with fine, persistent tannins. Lacks a tiny bit in depth, but more than makes up for it in energy." Jancis Robinson

"Perfumed floral and moss notes join pure red forest berries. The palate allies appropriate density of fruit with a lightness of texture. Winemaker Alessandro Campatelli has also managed to achieve finessed tannins and succulent acidity." Decanter

"A beautiful Chianti Classico that shows a fine balance between toasty cloves and spices and fresh violets, strawberries and rose petals. Full-bodied but refined with an elegantly woven texture of lithe tannins and a medium-chewy finish." James Suckling