The 2020 vintage in Chianti Classico generally produced rich satisfying wines. Badia a Coltibuono’s certainly fits that mold with dark, but not black, cherry nuances. It has great concentration but more importantly, gorgeous balancing acidity that gives this mid-weight wine enormous energy. The bright acidity also amplifies its alluring finish. It’s a bargain.
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
By Michael Apstein