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.
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Displaying a youthful red-with-orange color, the 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is layered with cedar, black raspberry, anise, and tobacco aromas. Medium to full-bodied, it is refreshing without any weight, and its clean acidity is evenly balanced through the wine, with fine tannins that take a pleasing angular feel that’s well-managed. It’s long on the palate, its delicate perfume hovering on the palate after the wine is gone, with notes of bergamot. This very appealing wine will continue to improve with another couple of years in the cellar."
WINE ADVOACTE 93 POINTS - "The organic Badia a Coltibuono 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is 90% Sangiovese with Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino that is submitted to three weeks of skin contact during fermentation and 24 months of aging in large oak casks. The key here is territory. This estate manages a very authentic and clean expression of Gaiole in Chianti, which is one of the wildest corners of the appellation with winding roads that cut through thick forests. That wild character is transmitted here with aromas of forest fruit, spice and earth. "
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.
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Displaying a youthful red-with-orange color, the 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is layered with cedar, black raspberry, anise, and tobacco aromas. Medium to full-bodied, it is refreshing without any weight, and its clean acidity is evenly balanced through the wine, with fine tannins that take a pleasing angular feel that’s well-managed. It’s long on the palate, its delicate perfume hovering on the palate after the wine is gone, with notes of bergamot. This very appealing wine will continue to improve with another couple of years in the cellar."
WINE ADVOACTE 93 POINTS - "The organic Badia a Coltibuono 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is 90% Sangiovese with Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino that is submitted to three weeks of skin contact during fermentation and 24 months of aging in large oak casks. The key here is territory. This estate manages a very authentic and clean expression of Gaiole in Chianti, which is one of the wildest corners of the appellation with winding roads that cut through thick forests. That wild character is transmitted here with aromas of forest fruit, spice and earth. "
Overall Rating
2 out of 5 Based on 1 Review
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15th Jan 2023
A shadow of past years, at best needs time
Very acidic, does not drink well now regardless of decanting. Not enough fruit or structure to hold in hope.
