Badia a Coltibuono Cultus Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

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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.

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£27.33 per bottle

RRP: £31.95 (save 14%)

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'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 'massal selection' propagation method, which involves taking cuttings from the exceptionally old 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 metres 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 maximise 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.

The grapes were hand-harvested, with manual sorting in the winery if required. Fermentation took place with wild yeasts at controlled temperatures below 28°C in stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the skins, lasted for 20 to 35 days on the skins, 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.

 
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RRP £31.95
Vintage 2019
Alcoholic strength 15%
Grapes Sangiovese 80%, Other Varieties 20%
Body C
Vegetarian No
Vegan No
Milk No
Eggs No
Organic Yes
Biodynamic No
 
Badia a Coltibuono

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, the winemaker, has always been an advocate of hands-off winemaking, allowing his wines to express the true aromas and flavour profiles of the region.

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