ORGANICALLY FARMED
Badia a Coltibuono's vineyards are in warmer areas of southern Chianti Classico, in Vagliagli and Gaiole, with a significant amount of ancient marine sands and some calcareous clay. Mixed with the tangy acidity and red-toned character (sour cherry & red flowers) common in traditional Chianti Classicos, their wines tend to have softer textures, some darker tones, along with a finessed delivery of aromas and flavors. The warmth of the area and 2 years of barrel aging add accents of tobacco, lightly charred cedar, and baking spices. Their reserve bottling shows a bit more concentration, but maintains the elegant house style.
DECANTER 93 POINTS - "With a library collection dating back to 1937, Badia a Coltibuono’s Riserva is the estate’s most historic bottling. Quantities were down in 2020 due to hot and dry conditions in the summer, but the wine’s signature elegance endures. Demure and pretty, it entices with lilac, thyme blossom and tobacco. There is a sense of weightlessness though no lack of flavour or density. Lavender-tinged ripe cherry is hemmed in by tight tannins. Classic but not dusty – and certainly not chasing any trends – this may not be the longest-lived edition but it is so appetisingly drinkable now."
Badia a Coltibuono's vineyards are in warmer areas of southern Chianti Classico, in Vagliagli and Gaiole, with a significant amount of ancient marine sands and some calcareous clay. Mixed with the tangy acidity and red-toned character (sour cherry & red flowers) common in traditional Chianti Classicos, their wines tend to have softer textures, some darker tones, along with a finessed delivery of aromas and flavors. The warmth of the area and 2 years of barrel aging add accents of tobacco, lightly charred cedar, and baking spices. Their reserve bottling shows a bit more concentration, but maintains the elegant house style.
DECANTER 93 POINTS - "With a library collection dating back to 1937, Badia a Coltibuono’s Riserva is the estate’s most historic bottling. Quantities were down in 2020 due to hot and dry conditions in the summer, but the wine’s signature elegance endures. Demure and pretty, it entices with lilac, thyme blossom and tobacco. There is a sense of weightlessness though no lack of flavour or density. Lavender-tinged ripe cherry is hemmed in by tight tannins. Classic but not dusty – and certainly not chasing any trends – this may not be the longest-lived edition but it is so appetisingly drinkable now."
