Badia a Coltibuono 2022 Chianti Classico 750ml

Made since 1972, Badia a Coltibuoni’s ambassador bottling remains as true to its style as it does to expression of place. It always includes small but varying proportions of Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo and Colorino. As evocatively scented as ever, the 2022 wafts with strawberry blossom, rose, mint and fennel. The palate is midweight and linear, with a profusion of minerals ricocheting from the red cherry and pomegranate backdrop. Powdery tannins provide a sophisticated backbone that grips securely on the finish without over-imposing.

Score: 92 points -- Michaela Morris, Decanter, 2025