Riecine, La Gioia, Chianti, IGT, Tuscany, Italy, 2020

Product code: 1123

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

The selection of grapes for this wine comes from a selection of Riecine's oldest and best vineyards near Gaoiole in Chianti, from ICEA organically certified vineyards sited on limestone and clay soils with double guyot pruning.

Winemaking

Harvested by hand, and sorted on a vibrating sorting table, destemmed, maceration in Nomblot concrete tank (55hl), indigenous yeast, crushing down & pumping over. Aged in old and new tonneaux.

Tasting Note

Garnet red robe. An ample and very fine wine with notes of black fruits (blackberry and blackcurrant). Subtle spices greatly supported by velvety and rounded tannins. Long finish on flowers (peony and violet), cocoa and tobacco.