Riecine La Gioia Toscana Rosso 2019

A magnificent Central Italian Super Tuscan red wine from the critically acclaimed 2019 vintage, representing the ultimate stylistic statement of this iconic Gaiole in Chianti estate. Crafted entirely from 100% Sangiovese, the highly complex nose opens with an expansive, brooding bouquet of black cherries, wild blackberries, and ripe plums, masterfully layered with sophisticated notes of hand-rolled tobacco, crushed violets, leather, sweet wood spice, and a distinct mineral undercurrent of graphite. On the full-bodied and impeccably concentrated palate, it balances its powerful, pure fruit energy and a vibrant, racy acidity with a tight-knit matrix of fine-grained, silky tannins, carrying into an exceptionally long, savory, and structured finish that shows incredible age-worthy definition.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with prime cuts of grilled ribeye, slow-braised beef shanks, roasted venison, wild boar pappardelle, and well-aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.

95 Points - Wine Spectator 

Concentrated and dense, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum, floral, mineral and Mediterranean macchia aromas and flavors. Balanced, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity lifting the long finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 416 cases made, 210 cases imported.

94 Points - James Suckling 

Sweet berries and cherries with some lavender and rose petal character. Medium body, very fine tannins and orange peel undertones. Firm yet silky. Needs some time to soften but already very beautiful. Drink after 2026.

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast 

The nose is primarily earthy and herbaceous, but with balancing fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries and orange zest and the freshness of a quick blast of fennel. The fruit notes headline the lively, bright palate, while precise acid pirouettes through a crowd of firm yet approachable tannins.