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

Intense ruby red color with purple tints.
On the nose, the wine shows some intense notes of red fruits, especially cherry and slight hints of oak.
In the mouth, it has a good structure, great softness and it is pleasant to drink. Predominant notes of red fruits, with slight spiciness.

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, then 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 10-15 days, then the free run wine is separated from the marc, which is pressed. Follows the malolactic fermentation on fine lees for 20 days, to make the wine softer on the palate.
The wine ages in cement tanks and in small Tuscan oak barrels, for 12 months. The wine is then aged in bottles for 3 months.
Production
1,333 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

first courses with game, grilled meats, fresh and aged cheeses such as pecorino.

Reviews and News

2020 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 93 PTS - JS

2020 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A lovely red from a hot vintage, showing freshness and brightness. Medium body with orange-peel and cherry flavors that last effortlessly on the palate. Tangy. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."

- James Suckling (June 2022), 93 pts

2020 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 91 PTS - IWR

2020 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 91 PTS - IWR

i winereview logo"Dark red robe. This Chianti displays dark red cherry and savory notes on the nose. It has a lovely mouth feel and a silky long palate. It is quite ripe in character with moderate tannins. Organically cultivated. - Don WINKLER"

- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 91 pts

2020 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 90 PTS - JD

2020 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 90 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"Beautiful red fruits, spice, dried herbs, and licorice notes all emerge from the 2020 Chianti Classico, a charming, beautifully textured, medium-bodied, elegant Chianti that has ripe tannins and a great finish. Aged 12 months in a mix of oak and cement, drink bottles through 2028."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 90 pts

2019 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 91 PTS - TP

2019 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 91 PTS - TP

tasting panel logo"A certified organic 100% organic Sangiovese aged in cement tanks and small Tuscan oak barrels for 12 months, with extended aging in bottle for three months before release. Salted cherries and bright acidity ready the palate for more. Balsamic and tobacco are savory underbelly notes. Cinnamon and white pepper season cedar and red plum on the finish."

- The Tasting Panel (May/June 2022), 91 pts

2018 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 92 PTS - JS

2018 Ricudda Chianti Classico - 92 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A fresh, fruity Chianti Classico with strawberries, black cherries, light chocolate and some bark undertones. Medium body, firm and fine tannins and a lively finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."

- James Suckling (July 2020), 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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