For almost 1000 years Badia a Coltibuono, literally meaning “abbey of good culture”, has been producing high quality wines in the district of Gaiole in Chianti. After WWII Piero Stucchi Prinetti transformed Badia a Coltibuono into a modern wine estate. They are dedicated to Sangiovese and Chianti Classico’s unique terroir through organic farming practices, clonal diversity and the restrained use of new oak. There are two separate wine companies - Badia a Coltibuono for wines made from its estate grown grapes and Coltibuono for its Stucchi Selections, made from grapes purchased through long-term relationships with respected growers in Tuscany. In 2000 Badia a Coltibuono converted its estate vineyards to organic farming practices. All of its grapes are hand-picked.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color with whiffs of cherry and fresh berries in the nose. The dry wine, with elegant, balanced tannins and minerals, is characterized by a good acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Technical notes

90% Sangiovese/10% Canaiolo). From vineyards located in Monti in Chianti (SI) including Montebello and Argenina parcels with southeast and southwest facing slopes. The 25-35 years old vines are planted at an elevation of 1,148 feet on clay and limestone rock. The certified organic grapes were hand-picked. Fermented in stainless steel with manual punch-downs and maceration on the skins for 3 weeks. Aged 24 months in French and Austrian oak of varying sizes, followed by at 4 months of bottle age.