Badia a Coltibuono 2017
Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese
Description
One of the first wines ever produced in Tuscany . Aged twelve months in French and Austrian oak barrels. Decisive ruby red color with floral notes, maraschino cherry, and tobacco in the nose. A dry, warm, and lingering flavor. Serving suggestions: Pasta, risotto, meat dishes, and moderately aged cheeses.
Awards
94 pts Falstaff Wine Guide
Grappoli 4 Bibenda.it Wine Guide
92 pts James Suckling
92 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Cap managed with punchdown. Maceration on the skins for 3 weeks
Vineyard
Zone of production: Monti in Chianti (SI) Location: Poggino, Vignone, Montebello, Argenina Altitude and orientation: 260-370m. s.l.m. Sud, SE, SW Soil: Clay, and limestone rock Age of vineyard: 15-40 years old Training system: Guyot Plant density per hectare: 5500-6600 Grape varieties: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Colorino
Maturation
Ageing: 12 months in french and austrian oak casks of varying sizes
