Chianti Classico Riserva Badia a Coltibuono 2010

The Chianti Classico Riserva by Badia a Coltibuono is a Chianti that stands out in the name as a faithful interpreter of the territory of origin, a veritable emblem of one of the most important wine growing and most historic of our country. A wine that brings back an old tradition, as witnessed by the history of this fascinating winery that originated in 1051 thanks to the monks of Vallombrosa that began to build this monastery of "Buon Raccolto". A Chianti Riserva is produced only in the best vintages from the vineyards Poggino, Vignone, Montebello and Argenina, all sites in Monti in Chianti, on vineyards at an altitude of between 260 and 370 meters above sea level, with southern exposure , Southeast, on vines that exceed even 35 years of age. Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino harvested by hand and left to ferment with indigenous yeasts, before a maceration that lasts up to 3 weeks. This Chianti Classico Riserva remains in French and Austrian oak barrels for 24 months, before stabilizing another 4 months in the bottle and give elegant notes of balsamic that blend well with hints of flower petals of cherry liqueur, licorice and chocolate. Warm, pleasant, great balance and freshness, a Chianti that has become an absolute point of reference in the denomination...