COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Riecine
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Riecine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori 2020 is a single-vineyard wine from the Vigna Gittori site in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany. Produced by Riecine, the wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown on vines planted in 1971. The estate has a long history, with its modern iteration founded in 1971. Riecine is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices. The vineyards are located at a high elevation of 500 meters above sea level, contributing to the wine's characteristics. The wine holds the prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione classification, representing the highest tier of Chianti Classico.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vigna Gittori vines were planted in 1971.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at 500 meters above sea level.
Fact 03
Riecine has been organically farmed since the 1970s.
Fact 04
This wine is 100% Sangiovese.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Riecine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori 2020 is produced from hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes, which undergo a rigorous double selection process. Fermentation takes place in open-top concrete tanks using natural yeasts for around 25 days, with a maceration period of similar length. A 'salasso' (saignée) of 10-20% of the juice is removed to enhance concentration. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 30 months, including 24 months in old French tonneaux, followed by at least six months of bottle aging before release.
