“Riecine di Riecine” Rosso Toscana IGT 2021 (BIO)

Riecine | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. Riecine s.s. | Località Riecine | IT 53013 Gaiole in Chianti

09092821 · 0,75 l · 82,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

This exceptional Sangiovese comes exclusively from the historic "Palmina" vineyard – the oldest vines that John Dunkley and Palmina Abbagnano found back in 1971 when they acquired the small estate from the neighbouring Badia a Coltibuono monastery. A hillside vineyard with a low yield, as the purchase contract noted at the time. Since 2010, the grapes from this unique hectare at an altitude of 480 metres have been vinified separately. Today, the 60-year-old Sangiovese vines with their extremely low density of just 3x1 metres yield barely more than one kilogram of grapes per vine, but they are of incomparable concentration and purity.

The result is a wine of Burgundian finesse and Tuscan soul: a lively ruby red colour, a bouquet of rare elegance with notes of red oranges, redcurrants and bergamot. On the palate, a texture of silky refinement unfolds, carried by delicate but precise tannins and a lively acidity that gives the wine endless length and great potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium, bright ruby red colour with a brightening rim. Very fragrant nose of redcurrant, rosehip, fresh raspberries, pomegranate and fine spice and thyme. Very fresh and juicy on the palate with tightly woven, elegant tannins and a long, pleasantly fresh finish." Falstaff

"The 2021 Riecine di Riecine, 100% Sangiovese, is a bright, concentrated offering. Blood orange, cinnamon, cedar and vibrant red fruit flavours are beautifully brought out. The 2021 is another excellent wine this year." Vinous

"Lots of flavours of blackberries, black cherries and lilacs follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and a tangy finish. Lots of crisp fruit and a whole heap of berry character. Flavoursome and tangy." James Suckling

"The organic Riecine 2021 Riecine is a pure Sangiovese from the vineyard in front of the winery. It is a distinctive expression with an attractive dusty or chalky note that first appears on the nose. These mineral notes frame dark fruits and ripe cherries. The emphasis here is on elegance, freshness and crisp fruit." Wine Advocate