Badia a Coltibuono
Chianti Classico Riserva Decennale 2015
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Sangiovese |
| Aging | 24 months in French and Austrian oak barrels. 4 months of bottle ageing. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Riserva Decennale 2015 |
| Color | Deep ruby red. |
| Perfume | Elegant balsamic notes mixed with hints of flower petals, cherries in alcohol, liquorice and chocolate. |
| Taste | Warm but very pleasant, with a great balance between freshness and a full-bodied, generous structure. |
| Pairings | It pairs with roasts, game, and cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still organic red Chianti Classico Riserva, 14% ABV, produced by Badia a Coltibuono, a historic winery founded in 1057. 0.75 L bottle, 2015 vintage. A Chianti Classico Riserva made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino grapes grown in Gaiole in Chianti. Natural fermentation with native yeasts, maceration on the skins for at least 3 weeks, and punching down. Aged for 24 months in French and Austrian oak barrels; 4 months in bottle. Elegant balsamic notes blend with hints of flower petals, cherries in alcohol, licorice, and chocolate. Intense ruby red. The palate is warm yet delightful, with a delightful balance between great freshness and a full, generous body.
Awards
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2015
93/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
Pairings
- Start up year: 1057
- Oenologist: Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
- Bottles produced: 205.000
- Hectares: 63
Badia a Coltibuono, a charming holiday farm in the Chianti Mountains: the road to get there is an emotion in itself. Easily reached by car from Florence, Siena and Arezzo, it is a place that leaves an unforgettable memory for a unique holiday. Read more
| Name | Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Badia a Coltibuono |
| Origin | Gaiole in Chianti (Siena). |
| Climate | Altitude: 260-370 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-East, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured calcareous clays. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 5,500-6,600. |
| Harvest | By hand. |
| Wine making | Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins for at least 3 weeks, and punching-down. |
| Aging | 24 months in French and Austrian oak barrels. 4 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |