Badia A Coltibuono Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva

Badia A Coltibuono Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Grape Variety: Sangiovese, 20% Others

Vintage: 2018

ABV: 15%

Food Pairing: Roasted Red Meats, Rib Eye Steak, Game

£33.99 Inc. VAT

3 in stock

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Badia A Coltibuono Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva

Elegant balsamic notes prelude layers of cherry, floral notes, liquorice and chocolate. Warm on the palate but with great harmony between the full texture and a lifted finish.

Badia a Coltibuono is steeped in history, dating back to 1051, when a community of Vallombrosan monks resided in an abbey built on the property, known as ‘Badia’. ‘Cultibuono’ comes from the Latin of the era meaning ‘good harvest’ and the land has always been cultivated the respectfully. Since the 2003 vintage, the estate has been certified organic. The 74-hectare estate, which covers the revered Monti subzone, was purchased in 1846 and has been passed down through six generations of the Stucchi Prinetti family. Currently the estate is run by the present generation, siblings Emanuela, Guido, Paolo and winemaker Roberto. Crafted in a gravity-fed winery, Roberto Stucchi, has always been an advocate of hands-off winemaking, allowing his wines to express the true aromas and flavour profiles of the region.

‘Cultus’ in Latin means cultivation and this wine is made from Sangiovese and the traditional complementary varieties of Colorino, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo.