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Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva
Fattoria Ricudda
Italy - Toscana - Chianti Classico DOCG

Deep ruby red color.
The wine shows an intense and persistent bouquet, with notes of berries and spices such as licorice and black pepper. Well-harmonized hints of oak.
In the mouth, it is well structured and balanced, complex, persistent with notes of red fruits and spices such as black pepper and licorice.

Specifications
Appellation
Chianti Classico DOCG
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Sangiovese
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Certifications
Q Certificazione Biologica
Soil type
medium clayey, stony, with sands of galestro and alberese
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand, selecting the perfect ripening bunches. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, at controlled temperature to save primary aromas; after 8-10 days all the sugars are converted into alcohol. To extract the color and the aromas, the skins that raise to the surface are moist with the must/wine. The maceration of the skins continues for 15-20 days, then the free run wine is separated from the marc, which is pressed. Follows the ML fermentation on fine lees for 20 days, to make the wine softer on the palate.
The wine ages in small Tuscan oak barrels for 24 months. The wine is then aged for 6 months in the bottle before release.
Production
667 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

grilled red meats, steak, game of hair and feather, stewed and roasted, aged cheeses hard like pecorino.

Reviews and News

2019 Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva - 93 PTS - JS

2019 Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A very fine riserva with black-cherry, walnut with some cedar aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with lovely tension and a fresh finish. Racy and refined. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (June 2022), 93 pts

 

2017 Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva - 93 PTS - JS

2017 Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"Black cherries, walnuts and black chocolate with a hint of red tile. It’s full-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory undertone to the burnt-citrus character. Opulent, yet reserved at the same time. Gorgeous. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (July 2020), 93 pts

 

2017 Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva - 92 PTS - WE

2017 Ricudda Chianti Classico Riserva - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 92 pts

"Balsamic glaze with a certain meatiness shows on the nose of this wine, along with soil, cherries, rose petals and bitter orange jam. The palate offers more cherry plus oaky notes of vanilla, milk chocolate and spice. Tannins are easygoing but stand at attention, ready for sipping right now. - Danielle CALLEGARI"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 92 pts

 

Producer Information: Fattoria Ricudda

The Ricudda Farm is located along a secondary route of the ancient Via Francigena, which in ancient times was traveled by pilgrims who went from France to Rome and descended ...
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