The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Cultus is a potent, brooding wine. Black cherry, tobacco, liquorice, dried herbs and menthol fill out the layers effortlessly. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2019 is a big Riserva that showcases the wild, earthy side of Sangiovese.
Score: 94 points -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 2025