The 2020 Chianti Classico from Badia a Coltibuono has a smoky nose with some assertive spicy oak notes and some dark red cherry fruit, still on the less ripe side. On the palate it is a much more serious wine with very lingering, integrated tannic structure which creates a long tail of chalky-textured tannins on the finish. There is a good balance between the just ripe, slightly bitter cherry fruit, the fresh, cleansing acidity and those dry, savory tannins. I like the cleanness and the precision of the fruit. It is very stylish and elegantly done with a serious dimension to it.
93 points, Susan Hulme, Wine Independent (Jan 2023)
Wild herbs and pure red fruits are expressive in the 2020 Chianti Classico, with tomato leaf and raspberry liqueur. Medium bodied, with ripe tannins and a warming yet weightless finish, it has a profile of black cherry, tea leaf, and saline earth. Pure and classic, this is a killer value. Drink 2023-2033.
92 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2023)
Fresh and sour cherries, raspberries, lemons, slate and cement on the nose. Medium-bodied, crunchy and vibrant with fine tannins and bright acidity. So drinkable now.
92 points, James Suckling (Jul 2022)
Delicate rose-petal scents infuse this wine’s lively red-cherry flavors laced with notes of orange peel. It’s medium body and raspy tannins are ready for braised pork.
91 points, Wine & Spirits (Feb 2023)
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