At a glance

Producer

Riecine

Region

Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$50–$75 USD (release and secondary market)

Tasting profile

Red cherry, wild strawberry, cranberry, savory dried herbs, violets, subtle leather and spice from oak.

Evolution: Tertiary notes of earth, cedar, and dried flowers will evolve with further aging; structure remains lively.

At peak: At peak, expect seamless texture, more pronounced earth and tobacco, persistent acidity, and resolved tannins.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, classic Tuscan freshness

Tannins

Firm but fine-grained

Alcohol

13.5% ABV

Aging potential

10-15 years from vintage in optimal storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2029

Optimal window

2022 to 2032

Current status

drinking well, can age further

Current condition

Youthful but starting to integrate, tannins softening, core Sangiovese fruit is expressive

Chianti Classico Riservas excel with mid-term cellaring; peak drinking emerges as primary fruit melds with savory complexity and tannins soften—expected from 7 to 12 years post-vintage.

Food pairing

Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, pecorino cheese, tomato-based pasta dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Opens up aromatics and integrates tannin structure; reduces any reductive notes from bottle aging.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Dry-farming with emphasis on soil biodiversity; no chemical herbicides or pesticides; manual harvesting; estate vineyards only; solar energy for winery operations; water recycling and conservation in both vineyard and winery; lightweight glass bottles and cardboard packaging comprised of recycled materials; composting and natural cover crops; indigenous yeast fermentations.

Riecine is among the most sustainability-focused producers in Chianti Classico: their estate has been certified organic for many years, vineyard and winery operations are powered largely by renewable energy, and water usage is highly efficient. They use eco-friendly packaging and emphasize biodiversity over monoculture, continually transitioning toward biodynamic methods. The carbon footprint is kept relatively low through many estate and local sales but, like all European wines, increases if shipped abroad. Overall, this places them near the top for environmental stewardship in Italian wine.