Badia a ColtibuonoChianti Classico 2021

Product code: 17106
£20.30 inc VAT
£121.80 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Chianti Classico
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Badia a Coltibuono
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Other Red Varieties
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Chianti Classico
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Badia a Coltibuono
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Other Red Varieties

Product Notes

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico is a distinctive Italian wine, emanating from the esteemed region of Chianti in Tuscany. It’s an exceptional blend of Sangiovese and other local grapes, offering a rich, ruby hue and intoxicating aroma. On the palate, this classic wine presents a pleasing fusion of dark fruit flavours, matched with a balanced acidity and well-integrated tannins. Delicate notes of plum and cherry, accompanied by hints of earthy spices, assure this wine's complexity and exceptional depth. It’s a perfect companion for hearty meat dishes, rendering it an essential addition to any refined dinner party.

Tasting Notes

Full of charm, this Chianti Classico unveils layered aromas of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and ripe cherry and leads to a beautifully balanced palate, with tightly knit and supple tannins. Warm and persistent, with an elegant mineral note on the finish.

About the Winery

Badia a Coltibuono

Dating back to 1051, Badia a Coltibuono is one of the oldest wineries in Italy. Nestled in the verdant heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region, its name translates as the 'Abbey of the Good Harvest,' a fitting moniker reflecting the bounty of the surrounding vineyards.

The historic property was once a medieval monastery, owned by the Vallombrosan order of monks. In the 19th Century it was purchased by the Stucchi Prinetti family, who transformed it into the prominent winery that it is today.

Badia a Coltibuono is famed for producing some of Italy's finest organic wine from traditional grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, and Trebbiano Toscano. Each bottle offers a seamless blend of the rich culture and exquisite flavours that characterise the region. Their commitment to organic farming and biodiversity has positioned them at the forefront of sustainable viniculture, ensuring a harmony with the environment that ensures superior quality in every glass.

Visitors to the winery can embrace the full experience with vineyard tours, tasting sessions, and cooking classes. There are also a selection of boutique bedrooms and apartments for overnight stays, each exuding rustic charm and offering spectacular Tuscan views. The restaurant, offering locally-sourced traditional Tuscan cuisine, is noticeably a highlight, with diners treated to the perfect pairing of delectable dishes and Coltibuono’s own fine wine’s.

Art and history lovers will find plenty to admire, from the ancient frescoes in the Romanesque abbey, to the 'Alla Coltibuono' exhibition, chronicling the rich heritage of this esteemed winery.

Badia a Coltibuono is more than just a winery it is an embodiment of Tuscan heritage, it is an expression of the region's unique terroir, and a testament to the undying Italian passion for great food and even better wine. Pay a visit and succumb to the tractor beam pull of this Tuscan treasure.

https://www.coltibuono.com

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