Chianti Classico Docg Badia a Coltibuono
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 90 % and traditional grape varieties
Vinification
Grapes fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
About 12 months ageing in in big oak casks.
Tasting Notes
The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent
Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Badia a Coltibuono
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 90 % and traditional grape varieties
Vinification
Grapes fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
About 24 months ageing in in big oak casks.
Tasting Notes
Intense, deep ruby red color. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.
Cultus Riserva Docg Badia a Coltibuono
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 80 % and traditional grape varieties
Vinification
The grapes are selected from the best vineyards of the estate and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
About 24 months ageing in casks of varying sizes and barriques of French oak.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red color. The nose displays elegant marasca cherry notes mixed with flower, licorice and spicy fragrance. Warm on the palate, but extremely pleasant, with great harmony between its full mouthfeel and its fresh finish.
Recognitions
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico docg 2021
Wine Spectator (Bruce Sanderson Aug 24) 91 pt. - Club Oenologique (Sara Heller May 23) 94 pt. - James Suckling (Aug 23) 92 pt. - Vinous (A. Galloni 2023) 91 pt. - Tony Wood (Jan 2024) 92+ pt.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva docg 2019
Italian Wine Reviews (Kerin O'Keefe) 96 pt. - Club Oenologique (Sarah Helle MW) 94 pt. - Wine Advocate (M. Larner) 93 pt. - James Suckling 92 pt. - Vitae 2024 AIS 4 viti - Winecritic 94 pt. - Jeb Dunnuck (gen 2024) 93 pt.
Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva docg 2019
Italian Wine Reviews (Kerin O'Keefe) 94 pt. - Wine Critic (2024) 94 pt. - Club Oenologique (2024) 95 pt. - Wein Plus (2024) - Very Good.