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Winery · Gaiole in Chianti

Riecine

Map of the land around Riecine: woodland, vineyards and the roads to it, at 483 metres
The land around it · hatched is woodland, rows are vines · OpenStreetMap

A cult small estate above Gaiole, prized for pure, elegant Sangiovese.

Our verdict

Founded in 1971 by an Englishman, John Dunkley, on land bought from the neighbouring Badia a Coltibuono monastery — one of the first outsiders to bet on pure Sangiovese when most of Chianti was chasing Bordeaux blends. It has changed hands three times since, now under Lana Frank since 2011, but the site in one of Gaiole's highest pockets has not. A pilgrimage stop for anyone serious about Sangiovese history, not a casual detour.

Checked against: grandcruselections.com, wineguide.wein.plus

Where
Gaiole in Chianti
Price
€€€
Altitude
483 m
Closed
Sunday
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