Riecine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori DOCG 2019 6 Pack

96 POINTS

James Suckling

Blackberry, orange-peel and Spanish-cedar aromas. Exotic fruit, too. Full-bodied with seamless tannins and a very, very long finish. A benchmark Gran Selezione. Structured, yet fine at the same time.

94 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Here is a new and exciting submission from Riecine in Gaiole in Chianti. The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori is being released as a special way of commemorating the estate's 50th anniversary. The number 50 appears on the front label. This top-end wine comes off with dark fruit, austere spice and dry wood. Those are the aromas; however, the wine is surprisingly soft and silky in texture. It's a nice dual effect. 3,233 bottles and 50 magnums were released, with wax capsules.

94 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright ruby red with a delicately brightening edge. Expressive nose, clear, initially of fine wild strawberry and some raspberry, reverberating red currants and subtle vegetal aromas. Shows extremely elegantly and polished on the palate, with tightly woven, pithy tannins, very juicy on the back end, with minimal lingering tannins.

93 POINTS

Falstaff

It has a vivid shining ruby colour, with a slightly lighter rim. It is very vivid and finely drawn on the nose. with dark cherry, some rose petals, and violet blossom. It is juicy and velvety on the palate, and is drinking beautifully, with fine-meshed tannins, lots of rich cherry, gliding along calmly.

93 POINTS

Danielle Callegari - Wine Enthusiast

The nose of cloves and citrus is warm and festive, with macerated cherries and spices that also flood the palate, where dark chocolate and polished tannins add yet more richness, balanced with an acidic bite.

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori is a plump, juicy wine. Black cherry, leather, incense, tobacco and dried herbs meld together nicely in this attractive, curvy Gran Selezione. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2019 shows terrific depth and fine overall balance.