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2004 Chianti Classico

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

Gaiole in Chianti (Chianti Classico, Siena)

Tuscany

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

90% Sangiovese, 10% other red varieties (2022 vintage)

Vintages
2022202120202019201820172016201520132011201020092008200720052004199919971996
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Few people in Italy understand Chianti as well as Maurizio Castelli, the winemaker at what is one of the country's oldest winemaking estates (wine has been made in the main building, an abbey, since the 11th century) and the creator of some of the purest and most ageworthy all-sangiovese wines of the area. Never one to rest on his laurels, Castelli has started increasing maceration times for the Riserva wines by many months. The first "new" Riserva will be on the market in 2008, and the barrel samples I've tried were very exciting. Also recommended: 2004 Cetamura Chianti (86), 2004 RS Chianti Classico (86). Other wines tasted: 2003 Cultus Boni Chianti Classico.

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Badia a Coltibuono has been owned by the Stucchi Prinetti family since the mid-19th century. The original estate and its namesake abbey are located in one of the most picturesque corners of Gaiole, in the heart of Chianti Classico. More recently the family has built a state of the art winemaking facility in Monti. The estate produces a wide range of Sangiovese-based wines, all from organically grown fruit. There is also a negociant range marketed under the brand name Coltibuono.