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Badia a Coltibuono Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
£203.66
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £33.94 per bottle.
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HD5250218A
Badia a Coltibuono Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
- Grapes Sangiovese 80%, Other Varieties 20%
- Country Italy
- Region: Tuscany Chianti Classico Riserva
- Abv 14.5 %
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 0.5
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
- Closure Diam
- The wine opens with a sophisticated introduction of balsamic notes, followed by a complex interplay of cherry, floral hints, liquorice, and rich chocolate. It presents a warm sensation on the palate, striking a perfect balance between its full-bodied texture and a satisfying, uplifting finish. A modern expression of Chianti showing elegant layers of balsamic notes, cherry, liquorice, and chocolate, with great harmony between their full texture and lifted finish.
The grapes were hand-harvested, with manual sorting in the winery if required. Fermentation occurred with wild yeasts at controlled temperatures below 28°C in stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the skins lasted for 20 to 35 days, using delicate techniques to maximise the expression of complexity and balance in the grapes. The wine was matured for 14 to 16 months in 225-litre French oak barriques, of which no more than 10% were new.
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.
| Price | £169.72 |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | Cultus in Latin means cultivation, and this wine is made from Sangiovese and the traditional complementary varieties of Colorino, Canaiolo, and Ciliegiolo. The newer vines have been replanted using the traditional 'massive selection' propagation method, which involves taking cuttings from the ancient vines on the property; this is key to Badia a Coltibuono's vision and its relationship with the terroir and its history. The vineyard is situated at 250 to 330 meters elevation, where breezes help to ventilate the vines and keep them healthy. The soils are clay loam with 15-25% clay, which retains water and minerals to nourish the vines, and limestone rock, which produces elegant wines. The vines are planted with south and east-facing aspects to maximize exposure to the sun. The vineyard has been organically cultivated since 1995 and certified since 2003. No herbicides or insecticides have been used since 1985, and in 2013, the estate was certified by Delinat. |
| Keywords | Badia, Coltibuono, Cultus, Chianti, Tuscany |
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