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Down Your eGullet: cellar selection

By Craig Camp
July 21, 2004 in Wine

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Posted July 21, 2004

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Posted July 21, 2004

2001 Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva (94)

This is an exceptional sangiovese (100%), which is just what you would expect from Riecine and winemaker Sean O' Callaghan. It is a brilliant ruby and just translucent. Extremely layered and complex in the nose with intense ripe, baked cherry, mint, bitter chocolate, spices and a warm earthiness. Those characteristics expand powerfully on the palate. This is a very concentrated wine, yet it retains its elegance and balance. The finish is extremely long with waves of dark cherry, vanilla, tobacco and significant, yet roundly structured tannins. I would let this wine reach its tenth birthday to show all its glory, but it is, in fact, already delicious. ($45) ...for more information.

Craig Camp