Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2013

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2013

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Tuscany - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2013

Colour

Intense, deep ruby red color.

Bouquet

Splendid olfactory intensity with hints of morello cherry, nutmeg, red fruits, violet, iris and black pepper.

Flavour

Warm and reasonably soft on the palate, the impact is elegant and very fresh, with mature tannins and a return to the flavor of floral, fruity notes. Very persistent with a generous aftertaste.

Pairing

Roasted meats and game. Aged cheese.

Meat
Game
Cheese

Features

Name Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2013
Type Red organic still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva
Year 2013
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Climate Altitude and orientation: 260-370 m. a.s.l., Sud, S-E, SW
Soil composition Clay, and limestone rock.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 5500-6600
Harvest Hand-picked from the best positioned vineyards.
Vinification Fermentation with autoctonous yeasts. Cap managed with punchdown. Maceration on the skins for at least 3 weeks.
Ageing 24 months in casks of French and Austrian oak of varying sizes, followed by a period of at least four months of bottle age before release.
Production year 49,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Roasted meats and game. Aged cheese.

Official awards

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Vintage

Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2013
James Suckling
92/100 
2013
Robert Parker
90/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2013
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2013
xtraWine
94/100 
2013
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2012
Vinous
92/100 
2011
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2009
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