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Profile of Badia a Coltibuono Winery
Profile of Chianti Classico Wine Region
It’s not hard to see why the storied Badia a Coltibuono winery – with its 11th-century Romanesque monastery, exclusive on-site restaurant and immaculately lush botanical garden – is a highlight of any Chianti wine tour. But this proud family winery is famed for more than its history and romantic atmosphere. Badia a Coltibuono make premium wines with estate-grown, organically produced grapes. Their wines are considered to be some of the most iconic Chianti Classico wines.
The Badia a Coltibuono estate (which translates to “Abbey of the Good Harvest”, an apt nomenclature if there ever was one) was founded by Vallombrosan monks in the 11th century and immediately became a center for wine production. Over the centuries, the monks amassed hundreds of hectares of land, but when the monastery was secularized in 1810, the government seized all the monks’ holdings and auctioned them off.
Since 1846, the Stucchi Prinetti family has been master of the estate, balancing history and innovation to create one of Chianti Classico’s best-loved wineries. “Through tradition we have acquired a know how and a culture which allow us to remain a leader in Chianti, while following a respectful continuity,” the family says. Now the sixth generation has taken over the reigns. Emanuela (the first woman ever elected president of the Marchio Storico del Chianti Classico) manages the winery with the help of her three brothers: Roberto, who is head winemaker; Paolo, who oversees the well-regarded Coltibuono restaurant; and Guido, who runs hospitality.
Without a doubt, this is one of the loveliest estates in the region and you can visit Badia a Coltibuono winery as part of a luxury private wine tour with us. Contact us for more info on: info@cellartours.com
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Wines
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| Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico |
Sangiovese 90% - Canaiolo 10%, Alc 14% |
| Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Cl. Riserva |
Sangiovese 90% - Canaiolo 10%, Alc 13.5% |
| Cultus Boni Chianti Classico |
Sangiovese 80% - Ciliegiolo 10% - Colorino 5% - Merlot 5%, Alc 15% |
| Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto |
Sangiovese 100%, Alc 13.5%- This is the estate's "Super Tuscan" |
| Vin Santo Badia a Coltibuono |
Trebbiano 50% - Malvasia 50%, Alc 14% |
| Selezione RS Chianti Classico |
Sangiovese 100%, Alc 13% |
| Trappoline i.g.t. |
Chardonnay 60% Sauvignon Blanc 40%, Alc 12.5% |
| Cancelli i.g.t. |
Sangiovese 70% - Syrah 30%, Alc 13.5% |
| Cetamura Chianti |
Sangiovese 90% - Canaiolo 10% , Alc 12.5% |
| Cetamura Rosato |
Sangiovese – Canaiolo, Alc 12.5% |
| Cetamura Bianco |
Trebbiano 50% - Malvasia 20% - Sauvignon Blanc 30%, Alc 12.5% |
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Address:
Badia a Coltibuono
loc. Badia a Coltibuono 53013
Gaiole in Chianti (SI), Italy
Tel: +39 0577 746110
Fax: (+39) 0577 746165
Email: info@coltibuono.com
Web: www.coltibuono.com
Winery Details
Recent awards: 2006, Decanter Magazine awarded the 2001 Sangioveto a Silver Medal
D.O.C.G: Chianti Classico
Founded: Although the abbey at the heart of the estate dates to the 11th century, the Stucchi Prinetti family began running it in 1846.
Owner: The winery is owned and run by the sixth generation of the Stucchi Prinetti family.
Winemaker:Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
Area under Vine: 50 hectares (123.5 acres)
Oak: The maturation of the wines in wood is carried out mostly in casks to ensure that oak does not dominate. When small barrels are used, as in the Sangioveto, care is taken to balance new and older oak, so as not to cover the fruit, whose characteristics must be respected.
Grape Varietals: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
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