2018 Chianti Classico
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The organic Badia a Coltibuono 2018 Chianti Classico reveals some ripe fruit with strawberry and raspberry confit. The wine is simple and bright, focusing in on the purity of the primary fruit above all else. An easy and thin mouthfeel leads to fresh acidity and a short, snappy finish to pair with a cheesy artichoke and pizza. This wine is true to itself above all else.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Chianti Classico is a very pretty, enticing wine. Crushed flowers, sweet red cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar and mint all grace this exquisite, ethereal Chianti Classico from Coltibuono. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. Silky tannins round things out in style. This is such a beguiling Chianti Classico.
Gaiole in Chianti. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, Colorino, Ciliegiolo. Cask sample. Just mid crimson. Pretty nose of sour cherry with a hint of nutmeg. Lithe and almost ethereal on the palate. Tangy cherry fruit with sandpapery tannins with a touch of bitterness. Not hugely profound, all is set on elegance. (WS)