Badia a Coltibuono Winery Guide

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Winery Overview

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 makes premium wines with estate-grown, organically produced grapes. Their wines are considered 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 the masters of the estate, balancing history and innovation to create one of Chianti Classico’s best-loved wineries. “Through tradition, we have acquired know-how and 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 reins. 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 the head winemaker; Paolo, who oversees the well-regarded Coltibuono restaurant; and Guido who runs hospitality.

Wines produced

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
- 14% Alc
Sangiovese 90% - Canaiolo 10%, Alc. 14%
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Cl. Riserva
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
Sangiovese 90% - Canaiolo 10%, Alc. 13.5%
Cultus Boni Chianti Classico
- Sangiovese
- 15% Alc
Sangiovese 80% - Ciliegiolo 10% - Colorino 5% - Merlot 5%, Alc. 15%
Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
Sangiovese 100%, Alc. 13.5%- This is the estate's "Super Tuscan"
Vin Santo Badia a Coltibuono
- Malvasia
- Trebbiano
- 14% Alc
Trebbiano 50% - Malvasia 50%, Alc. 14%
Selezione RS Chianti Classico
- Sangiovese
- 13% Alc
Sangiovese 100%, Alc. 13%
Trappoline i.g.t.
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- 12.5% Alc
Chardonnay 60% Sauvignon Blanc 40%, Alc. 12.5%
Cancelli i.g.t.
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
Sangiovese 70% - Syrah 30%, Alc. 13.5%
Cetamura Chianti
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
- 12.5% Alc
Sangiovese 90% - Canaiolo 10% , Alc. 12.5%
Cetamura Rosato
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
- 12.5% Alc
Sangiovese – Canaiolo, Alc. 12.5%
Cetamura Bianco
- Malvasia
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Trebbiano
- 12.5% Alc
Trebbiano 50% - Malvasia 20% - Sauvignon Blanc 30%, Alc. 12.5%

Winery Contact Details

Badia a Coltibuono loc. Badia a Coltibuono 53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI) Italy

Facts & Figures

A
Appellation
- (D.O.C.G) Chianti Classico
F
Founded
- Although the abbey at the heart of the estate dates to the 11th century, the Stucchi Prinetti family began running it in 1846.
Area under Vine

50 hectares
O
Oak barrel origin
- 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.
W
Winemaker
- Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
O
Owner
- Stucchi Prinetti family
Production

750,000 bottles
G
Grape varietals
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Grape Varieties Used by the Winery

All 6 White grapes 4 Red grapes 2

Winery Appellations

Chianti Classico Wine Region Guide
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Author

James Lawrence

With a passion for food & drink that verges on the obsessive, wine writer James Lawrence has traveled the world in search of the perfect tipple. To date, nothing has surpassed the 1952 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva, tasted in the cobweb-filled cellars with owner María José. Meanwhile, James has been writing for a wide variety of publications for over 12 years, including Telegraph, Decanter, Harpers, The Drinks Business, and Wine Business International. He lives in South Wales and returns to his former university city, Bilbao, as much as possible.

Badia a Coltibuono Winery Guide

Winery Overview

Chianti Wine Tour

Wines produced

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Cl. Riserva

Cultus Boni Chianti Classico

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto

Vin Santo Badia a Coltibuono

Selezione RS Chianti Classico

Trappoline i.g.t.

Cancelli i.g.t.

Cetamura Chianti

Cetamura Rosato

Cetamura Bianco

Winery Contact Details

Facts & Figures

Appellation

Founded

Area under Vine

Oak barrel origin

Winemaker

Owner

Production

Grape varietals

Grape Varieties Used by the Winery

Chardonnay

Malvasia

Sauvignon Blanc

Trebbiano

Canaiolo

Sangiovese

Winery Appellations

Chianti Classico Wine Region Guide

Further Reading

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Verdicchio Grape Variety: Conquers All

A Taste of the Medici’s: Discovering Authentic Tuscan Cuisine

Decoding Italian Wine Classification: A Beginner’s Guide

Author

James Lawrence

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