Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2022

This shows aromas of red and dark berries, chocolate, dried flowers and spices, following through to a medium body with crunchy, powdery tannins and juicy acidity. Tense and flavorful with good concentration. Drink now or hold.

Showing tart cherry flavors and bright freshness over a lean, mid-weight texture, the Badia a Coltibuono 2022 Chianti Classico is a highly drinkable and accessible Tuscan red. It delivers plenty of local character in a clean and upfront manner. The blend is 90% Sangiovese with smaller parts Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino aged briefly in both French and Austrian oak. Production is 130,000 bottles. This is a bottle to pair with your next order of burgers and fries.

The 2022 Chianti Classico is a bold, potent wine. Dark cherry, leather, tobacco, cedar and dried herbs lend quite a bit of complexity. Even so, angular contours are impossible to overlook, as they give the wine a decidedly rustic feel.