Riecine, Riecine di Riecine, Chianti, IGT, Tuscany, Italy, 2021

Producer Profile

Riecine is a historic estate in Gaiole in Chianti, with origins dating back to the 12th century and a modern winery established in 1971, when John Dunkley and Palmina Abbagnano acquired their first 1.5 hectares of vines.

Since then, Riecine has built a reputation as one of Chianti Classico’s most distinctive Sangiovese specialists, combining traditional Tuscan practices with thoughtful innovation. Today, under owner, CEO and winemaker Alessandro Campatelli, the estate is dedicated to expressing the purity, elegance and energy of high‑altitude Chianti Classico terroir. Its organically farmed vineyards, situated at around 400–600 metres above sea level, produce perfumed, expressive wines with freshness, structure and remarkable clarity of fruit. Riecine’s winemaking is defined by precision and restraint. Fermentation in Nomblot concrete tanks, ageing in concrete and/or large oak and amphorae, and a low‑intervention approach all help preserve the character of Sangiovese and the individuality of each site. From the pure, concrete‑aged Riecine di Riecine to the structured Chianti Classico Riserva, the single‑vineyard Vigna Gittori Gran Selezione and the richer La Gioia, Riecine continues to champion refined, authentic Tuscan wines with a clear sense of place, winning great praise both in Italy and internationally.

Viticulture

Produced from grapes from the historical 1.5 ha Palmina vineyard which is ICEA certified as organic on the hillside of Riecine in Gaiole in Chianti. Soils are limestone and clay and vines average 50 years old. Pruned Double Guyot and Alberello.

Winemaking

Harvested by hand, and sorted on a vibrating sorting table, destemmed, then maceration for 30 days in Nomblot concrete tank, with indigenous yeast, crushing down & pumping overs. Aged for 24 months in cement Nomblot eggs then aged for 6 months in bottle.

Tasting Note

A ruby red robe, medium bodied wine which is rich with deep red fruits flavours supported by a fine minerality. Elegant tannic structure and long fresh finish.

Food matching

Stew and rich game dishes. Tagine, winter soup and T bone steak!