# Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori (2020)

- **Producer:** Riecine
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €100
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, red plum, black cherry, ripe fruit, leather, tobacco, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Vigna Gittori vines were planted in 1971.
- Vineyards are situated at 500 meters above sea level.
- Riecine has been organically farmed since the 1970s.
- This wine is 100% Sangiovese.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and firm tannins are well-suited to cut through the richness of red meats and fatty dishes. The savory notes and potential herbal undertones in the wine complement game and roasted meats, while the structure can stand up to robust sauces.

## 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.