Riecine

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

"Brilliant and intense salmon pink. Floral nose of white roses, raspberries and a delicate spicy touch, a hint of smoke in the aftertaste. Very juicy on the palate with clear, precise acidity, tense, again juicy on the finish, delicate fruit accompanies the final." Falstaff

"Made with early-harvest Sangiovese, the Riecine 2019 Rosé Palmina reveals a pink-copperish color that immediately evokes the versatile Tuscan grape. Packaged in an elegant bottle with a white wax capsule, the wine is luminous and bright. The bouquet is delicate and fine with sour cherry, bitter almond, peach, citrus and pink grapefruit. There is a floral component as well, with lavender and wild violet. This is a terrific rosé from Tuscany to pair with a shrimp cocktail appetizer." Robert Parker

"A serious rosé with peaches and cherries, as well as tea leaves and stems. It's full-bodied with plenty of fruit and freshness. More like a light red." James Suckling

Dense with complex fruit notes, lots of extract, soft, mouth-filling, unusually velvety and enveloped by gentle tannins. Aged in small barriques of old and new oak and in traditional Tuscan wooden barrels. For years, Riecine has been producing one of the most subtle Chianti Classico - a wonderful drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, rich ruby with a light garnet rim. Memorable and profound nose, full of raspberry, mulberry and black truffle, pine needles in the background. Distinctly salty on the palate, showing notes of juicy cherries, lots of plum, very well integrated tannin with fine melting." Falstaff

"Aromas of cherries, plums, flowers and earth. It’s medium-bodied with tight tannins. Savory and juicy with structure and freshness." James Suckling

"The nose displays complex aromas of smoke, fresh oregano, dried basil, damsons and dark cherries. Vibrant soft and fleshy palate with a balsamic finish." Decanter

This Riserva is allocated to hand-picked retailers in a small edition of 3,000 bottles (0.75l) and 180 magnums. Brilliant ruby red. Fine raspberry and floral notes dominate the spicy nose. Very juicy on the palate, tannins and acidity are well integrated. Riecines Riserva has length and suppleness into the long fruit finish. The elegance and fine melting are impressive. This is once again Sangiovese at the top level Riecine is known for! SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty nose of mulberries, red plums, porcini and dried herbs. It's full-bodied with chewy tannins. Round and creamy with an oily texture that caresses the palate. Structured and balance with a marked, spicy note. Long, savory finish." James Suckling

"Youthful crimson. Brooding nose that is a little stalky/reductive and in need of lots of aeration. Supple and lively sour-cherry fruit palate and bags of powdery tannins. Seems much lighter than its stated 15%. Very good length." Jancis Robinson

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva is a plush, succulent wine. Juicy dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and mocha all flesh out beautifully. Soft and pliant, with terrific overall balance, the Riserva is very nicely done. Drink this soft, inviting Riserva over the next decade, give or take." Vinous

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

"Lightening Ruby Garnet. Clear and appealing nose with notes of pomegranate, raspberry and some saffron. Very juicy at the beginning and during the course, shows nice salty notes, fine tannin with a soft core, good tension." Falstaff

Dense with complex fruit notes, lots of extract, soft, mouth-filling, unusually velvety and enveloped by gentle tannins. Aged in small barriques of old and new oak and in traditional Tuscan wooden barrels. For years, Riecine has been producing one of the most subtle Chianti Classico - a wonderful drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, rich ruby with a light garnet rim. Memorable and profound nose, full of raspberry, mulberry and black truffle, pine needles in the background. Distinctly salty on the palate, showing notes of juicy cherries, lots of plum, very well integrated tannin with fine melting." Falstaff

"Aromas of cherries, plums, flowers and earth. It’s medium-bodied with tight tannins. Savory and juicy with structure and freshness." James Suckling

"The nose displays complex aromas of smoke, fresh oregano, dried basil, damsons and dark cherries. Vibrant soft and fleshy palate with a balsamic finish." Decanter

Unadulterated expression of Sangiovese, terroir and the typical Riecine style, based above all on elegance. Deep, sparkling colour, complex, animating aroma of small red berries and corresponding persistence on the palate. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Memorable nose with rich notes of wild raspberry and goji berry, balsamic notes in the background. Lining the palate richly, opens with fine-meshed, well-placed tannin, entwined with fine sweet melting, good tension." Falstaff

"Enticing nose of ripe red berries and black cherries with toasty notes. Soft and juicy, harmonious with a long savoury finish." Decanter

"A perfumed nose of crushed raspberries, wild blackberries, sweet spice and porcini. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins. Textured, with spicy character and bright acidity leading to a fruity finish." James Suckling

Pure Burgundian elegance and Tuscan spice. A Sangiovese in Riserva quality from the exceptional Tuscan vintage 2016, which convinces in its long, continuous course with tasty fruit and carefully extracted tannin. Light ruby with garnet red reflections. Clear nose with notes of pomegranate, raspberry and some saffron. Fresh, juicy and superbly unadulterated on the finish and with great storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Closed with a white wax capsule, the Riecine 2016 Riecine is a single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese. This is a gorgeous and elegant wine with plenty of dark fruit, wild cypress, tilled earth, crushed flower and Tuscan herb or rosemary. The wine is layered and complex, although the mouthfeel remains gracefully lifted and mid-weight overall. The tannins are integrated and there is a spot of cherry sweetness on the close. This excellent wine very much stands apart in this tasting from Gaiole in Chianti." Robert Parker

"Bright and fresh with fine and clean tannins and vivid acidity. Lots of berry and cherry character. Pretty length. A pure sangiovese." James Suckling

Pure Burgundian elegance and Tuscan spice. A Sangiovese in Riserva quality that convinces in its long, continuous course with tasty fruit and carefully extracted tannin. Light ruby with garnet red reflections. Clear nose with notes of pomegranate, raspberry and some saffron. Fresh, juicy and superbly unadulterated on the finish and with great storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very fragrant nose, characterised by notes of raspberry and strawberry, some goji berry. Present, fresh fruit on the palate, full of sour cherry, unfolds with fine-meshed tannin, soft and supple." Falstaff

"Aromas of black fruit, mushrooms, violets and dried orange. Medium-to full-bodied with soft tannins and crisp acidity. Balanced, fruity and juicy. Delicious now." James Suckling

"The 2017 Riecine di Riecine, 100% Sangiovese, is bright, perfumed and very nicely lifted in feel. Sweet red berry fruit rose petal, chalk and white pepper give the 2017 an attractive upper register that is hugely appealing. The 2017 is deep, but not at all overdone." Vinous

Pure Burgundian elegance and Tuscan spice. A Sangiovese in Riserva quality that convinces in its long, continuous course with tasty fruit and carefully extracted tannin. Light ruby with garnet red reflections. Clear nose with notes of pomegranate, raspberry and some saffron. Fresh, juicy and superbly unadulterated on the finish and with great storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

This Riserva is allocated to hand-picked retailers in a small edition of 3,000 bottles (0.75l) and 180 magnums. Brilliant ruby red. Fine raspberry and floral notes dominate the spicy nose. Very juicy on the palate, tannins and acidity are well integrated. Riecines Riserva has length and suppleness into the long fruit finish. The elegance and fine melting are impressive. This is once again Sangiovese at the top level Riecine is known for! SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty nose of mulberries, red plums, porcini and dried herbs. It's full-bodied with chewy tannins. Round and creamy with an oily texture that caresses the palate. Structured and balance with a marked, spicy note. Long, savory finish." James Suckling

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva is a plush, succulent wine. Juicy dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and mocha all flesh out beautifully. Soft and pliant, with terrific overall balance, the Riserva is very nicely done. Drink this soft, inviting Riserva over the next decade, give or take." Vinous

This is the first vintage of the new pure Merlot of the house. The name Tresette is derived from the fact that there will be just 2,800 bottles of this wine, which will be aged in three 700l French oak barrels. The grapes come from old vines from a 480m high plot and it is only vinified in the best years. Tresette is a cool, archetypal Merlot of the very elegant type and is completely in keeping with the style of the house. Juicy blackberry, in the nose clove, herbs and spice notes. Wrapped in smooth tannins, this fresh red leads to a delicious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"From a vineyard of only 0.7 hectares at 480 metres above sea level, matures for 20 months in 7 hectolitre barrels: Seductive blackberry aroma, underlaid with notes of liquorice; juicy in the mouth, the tannins and acidity in harmony, elegant and polished final. Convincing." Vinum

" Firm, quite deep, slightly iodine scent of black currant and red berries with herbal aromas, some nuts, blood, black olives and moderate wood spice as well as mineral notes. Firm, ripe, tart, yet extremely juicy fruit, tight, quite fine tannin and a certain acid bite, persistent on the palate, herbal and planty notes, a hint of pepper, clear, salty and chalky minerality, has power, but also freshness and cooling elements, noble spice, very lively, multi-layered and deep, very good, tight, juicy and finely spicy finish. Great." Wein-Plus

"Named after the Italian card game, the 2016 TreSette (777) is a pure expression of Merlot from old vines. Only 2,800 bottles were made. Riecine's La Gioia once had Merlot in the blend, but it was removed to make this wine instead. This wine offers a generous bouquet with blackcurrant and cherry. However, the high altitudes of the vineyards shape crisp and acidic fruit that is very evident in this slightly cooler vintage." Robert Parker

"This is a pretty wild and amazing on the nose with crystal-clear aromas of lavender, before the bay leaves, Thai basil, cloves and a touch of vanilla come into play. Medium to full body, incredibly edgy acidity and layer after layer of pure blue fruits. An outstanding wine with few parallels in Italy. One of a kind." James Suckling

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

"Lightening Ruby Garnet. Clear and appealing nose with notes of pomegranate, raspberry and some saffron. Very juicy at the beginning and during the course, shows nice salty notes, fine tannin with a soft core, good tension." Falstaff

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

"Sparkling ruby garnet. Very appealing and accessible nose, full of ripe raspberries, some strawberries and pickled peaches. Round and smooth at the base and in the course, lots of fruit, then shows a pithy, present tannin at the back, crunchy." Falstaff

"Juicy and succulent red and black fruit nose. The oak is quite well integrated on the palate and the tannins are fine with some juicy acidity underneath. Long, earthy finish." Decanter

"The 2014 vintage of this wine is all gone, so I am reviewing the 2015 La Gioia instead. This is a pure expression of Sangiovese with fruit sourced from the estate's best vineyard sites (that are not already tagged to make Chianti Classico). This is a full and generous expression of the grape that maintains its crisp, mid-weight mouthfeel. Tones of cherry, wild berry, violets and spice make for an elegant and very pure bouquet. Crisp acidity appears on the close." Robert Parker

"The plum and light, floral and lavender aromas are very seductive. They follow through to a full-bodied palate that’s very tight and refined, giving balance and energy to the wine. Very long and intense." James Suckling

Genuine expression of Sangiovese, terroir and the typical Riecine style, which is based above all on elegance. Deep, sparkling colour, complex, animating scent of small red berries and corresponding persistence in taste. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Appealing nose with notes of pomegranate, cherry and spicy thyme. Round and polished at the base, shows very well worked out fruit, present and at the same time tender, then opens up with lots of handy tannin." Falstaff

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2016 La Gioia is a beauty. Off the bat, the wine shows a specific mineral note that reminds me of black stone or dusty granite. Beyond that, you get a thick and dense layer of black fruit and plum. The wine is never heavy or flat, instead it shows a lot of energy and freshness with a point of spiciness on the close. That energy is typical of Gaiole in Chianti. This is a medium-to-full bodied Sangiovese with all its various moving parts in harmony, ready for a Tuscan bean and tomato stew with fresh bread and healthy wedges of pecorino." Robert Parker

"This is a powerful red with beautiful ripe tannins and freshness. Full and linear. Opens in the mouth. A pure sangiovese. Yeah!" James Suckling

Pure Burgundian elegance and Tuscan spice. A Sangiovese in Riserva quality that convinces in its long, continuous course with tasty fruit and carefully extracted tannin. Light ruby with garnet red reflections. Clear nose with notes of pomegranate, raspberry and some saffron. Fresh, juicy and superbly unadulterated on the finish and with great storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

This is the first vintage of the new pure Merlot of the house. The name Tresette is derived from the fact that there will be just 2,800 bottles of this wine, which will be aged in three 700l French oak barrels. The grapes come from old vines from a 480m high plot of land, and it is only vinified in the best years. Tresette is a cool, archetypal Merlot of the very elegant type and is completely in keeping with the style of the house. Juicy blackberry, in the nose clove, herbs and spice notes. Wrapped in smooth tannins, this fresh red leads to a delicious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"From a vineyard of only 0.7 hectares at 480 metres above sea level, matures for 20 months in 7 hectolitre barrels: Seductive blackberry aroma, underlaid with notes of liquorice; juicy in the mouth, the tannins and acidity in harmony, elegant and polished final. Convincing." Vinum

" Firm, quite deep, slightly iodine scent of black currant and red berries with herbal aromas, some nuts, blood, black olives and moderate wood spice as well as mineral notes. Firm, ripe, tart, yet extremely juicy fruit, tight, quite fine tannin and a certain acid bite, persistent on the palate, herbal and planty notes, a hint of pepper, clear, salty and chalky minerality, has power, but also freshness and cooling elements, noble spice, very lively, multi-layered and deep, very good, tight, juicy and finely spicy finish. Great." Wein-Plus

"Named after the Italian card game, the 2016 TreSette (777) is a pure expression of Merlot from old vines. Only 2,800 bottles were made. Riecine's La Gioia once had Merlot in the blend, but it was removed to make this wine instead. This wine offers a generous bouquet with blackcurrant and cherry. However, the high altitudes of the vineyards shape crisp and acidic fruit that is very evident in this slightly cooler vintage." Robert Parker

"This is a pretty wild and amazing on the nose with crystal-clear aromas of lavender, before the bay leaves, Thai basil, cloves and a touch of vanilla come into play. Medium to full body, incredibly edgy acidity and layer after layer of pure blue fruits. An outstanding wine with few parallels in Italy. One of a kind." 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

"Sparkling ruby garnet. Very appealing and accessible nose, full of ripe raspberries, some strawberries and pickled peaches. Round and smooth at the base and in the course, lots of fruit, then shows a pithy, present tannin at the back, crunchy." Falstaff

"Juicy and succulent red and black fruit nose. The oak is quite well integrated on the palate and the tannins are fine with some juicy acidity underneath. Long, earthy finish." Decanter

"The 2014 vintage of this wine is all gone, so I am reviewing the 2015 La Gioia instead. This is a pure expression of Sangiovese with fruit sourced from the estate's best vineyard sites (that are not already tagged to make Chianti Classico). This is a full and generous expression of the grape that maintains its crisp, mid-weight mouthfeel. Tones of cherry, wild berry, violets and spice make for an elegant and very pure bouquet. Crisp acidity appears on the close." Robert Parker

"The plum and light, floral and lavender aromas are very seductive. They follow through to a full-bodied palate that’s very tight and refined, giving balance and energy to the wine. Very long and intense." James Suckling

Genuine expression of Sangiovese, terroir and the typical Riecine style, which is based above all on elegance. Deep, sparkling colour, complex, animating scent of small red berries and corresponding persistence in taste. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Appealing nose with notes of pomegranate, cherry and spicy thyme. Round and polished at the base, shows very well worked out fruit, present and at the same time tender, then opens up with lots of handy tannin." Falstaff

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2016 La Gioia is a beauty. Off the bat, the wine shows a specific mineral note that reminds me of black stone or dusty granite. Beyond that, you get a thick and dense layer of black fruit and plum. The wine is never heavy or flat, instead it shows a lot of energy and freshness with a point of spiciness on the close. That energy is typical of Gaiole in Chianti. This is a medium-to-full bodied Sangiovese with all its various moving parts in harmony, ready for a Tuscan bean and tomato stew with fresh bread and healthy wedges of pecorino." Robert Parker

"This is a powerful red with beautiful ripe tannins and freshness. Full and linear. Opens in the mouth. A pure sangiovese. Yeah!" James Suckling

Unadulterated expression of Sangiovese, terroir and the typical Riecine style, based above all on elegance. Deep, sparkling colour, complex, animating aroma of small red berries and corresponding persistence on the palate. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Memorable nose with rich notes of wild raspberry and goji berry, balsamic notes in the background. Lining the palate richly, opens with fine-meshed, well-placed tannin, entwined with fine sweet melting, good tension." Falstaff

"Enticing nose of ripe red berries and black cherries with toasty notes. Soft and juicy, harmonious with a long savoury finish." Decanter

"A perfumed nose of crushed raspberries, wild blackberries, sweet spice and porcini. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins. Textured, with spicy character and bright acidity leading to a fruity finish." James Suckling

This is the first vintage of the new pure Merlot of the house. The name Tresette is derived from the fact that there will be just 2,800 bottles of this wine, which will be aged in three 700l French oak barrels. The grapes come from old vines from a 480m high plot and it is only vinified in the best years. Tresette is a cool, archetypal Merlot of the very elegant type and is completely in keeping with the style of the house. Juicy blackberry, in the nose clove, herbs and spice notes. Wrapped in smooth tannins, this fresh red leads to a delicious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"From a vineyard of only 0.7 hectares at 480 metres above sea level, matures for 20 months in 7 hectolitre barrels: Seductive blackberry aroma, underlaid with notes of liquorice; juicy in the mouth, the tannins and acidity in harmony, elegant and polished final. Convincing." Vinum

" Firm, quite deep, slightly iodine scent of black currant and red berries with herbal aromas, some nuts, blood, black olives and moderate wood spice as well as mineral notes. Firm, ripe, tart, yet extremely juicy fruit, tight, quite fine tannin and a certain acid bite, persistent on the palate, herbal and planty notes, a hint of pepper, clear, salty and chalky minerality, has power, but also freshness and cooling elements, noble spice, very lively, multi-layered and deep, very good, tight, juicy and finely spicy finish. Great." Wein-Plus

"Named after the Italian card game, the 2016 TreSette (777) is a pure expression of Merlot from old vines. Only 2,800 bottles were made. Riecine's La Gioia once had Merlot in the blend, but it was removed to make this wine instead. This wine offers a generous bouquet with blackcurrant and cherry. However, the high altitudes of the vineyards shape crisp and acidic fruit that is very evident in this slightly cooler vintage." Robert Parker

"This is a pretty wild and amazing on the nose with crystal-clear aromas of lavender, before the bay leaves, Thai basil, cloves and a touch of vanilla come into play. Medium to full body, incredibly edgy acidity and layer after layer of pure blue fruits. An outstanding wine with few parallels in Italy. One of a kind." James Suckling

Genuine expression of Sangiovese, terroir and the typical Riecine style, which is based above all on elegance. Deep, sparkling colour, complex, animating scent of small red berries and corresponding persistence on the palate. An impressive wine with the finesse of a great Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Attractive nose with notes of pomegranate, cherry and spicy thyme. Round and polished at the base, shows very well worked out fruit, present and at the same time delicate, then opens with a lot of handy tannin. Falstaff

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2016 La Gioia is a beauty. Off the bat, the wine shows a specific mineral note that reminds me of black stone or dusty granite. Beyond that, you get a thick and dense layer of black fruit and plum. The wine is never heavy or flat, instead it shows a lot of energy and freshness with a point of spiciness on the close. That energy is typical of Gaiole in Chianti. This is a medium-to-full bodied Sangiovese with all its various moving parts in harmony, ready for a Tuscan bean and tomato stew with fresh bread and healthy wedges of pecorino." Robert Parker

"This is a powerful red with beautiful ripe tannins and freshness. Full and linear. Opens in the mouth. A pure sangiovese. Yeah!" James Suckling