Bruce Sanderson, director of tastings for Wine Spectator magazine, visited Badia a Coltibuono, where he met with owners Emanuela and Roberto Stucchi Prinetti, winemaker Maurizio Castelli, and CEO Andrea Cabib.

A tasting of the company’s historic vintages was organized for the occasion, with Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva, Sangioveto, and Montebello.

It was a great pleasure to introduce Bruce Sanderson to the potential of Badia a Coltibuono’s historic wines.

The Meregalli headquarters in Milan, the Italian distributor of our wines, hosted a vertical tasting of Badia a Coltibuono wines, conducted by Gelasio Gaetani Lovatelli d’Aragona . In front of a knowledgeable audience, Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti and Andrea Cabib guided guests on a fascinating journey that culminated in the opening of a bottle of Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G. 1959.

“A Chianti Classico,” wrote Francesca Negri in Fancy Magazine, “among the most renowned and prestigious in the world, so enchanting it even captivated Haruki Murakami, who mentioned it in the short story The Folklore of Our Times, part of the collection Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman.”

During the session, a vertical tasting of Sangioveto Toscana I.G.T. and Montebello Toscana I.G.T. was also held, offering a snapshot of Tuscany’s finest wine production.

These wines reflect the estate’s commitment to organic farming, and over time they have earned increasing acclaim. As Matteo Borré wrote in WineCouture, quoting Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti, these are “wines that powerfully and authentically represent their origin. They are loved because their aromas and colors belong solely to these rugged Chianti hills, and through taste, they have the power to evoke countless images of the unique, inimitable beauty of our region.”

The Cook magazine of Corriere della Sera, on the occasion of 8 March, published an article by Alessandra Dal Monte dedicated to the women of Italian wine.

Among these is Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti of Badia a Coltibuono: “The first and only woman – to date – president of the Chianti Classico Consortium, Emanuela Stucchi is leading, alongside Andrea Cabib, the development of hospitality in the Badia a Coltibuono winery in Gaiole in Chianti, including visits, rooms and catering, and a more contemporary recalibration of the range of wines that have always been its ambassadors. The Chianti Classico 2020, fresh and savory, with a hint of minerality, has become a cult bottle especially in the United States.”

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RS Chianti Classico 2022 was selected by Gambero Rosso among the best wines in the category in terms of quality and price. The article, written by William Pregentelli, highlights “The expressive naturalness of the Badia a Coltibuono labels, the result of a mature interpretative sensitivity, has for years been the guiding thread of the production of the Stucchi Prinetti family winery, located in Monti in the southern portion of the Additional Geographical Unit of Gaiole in Chianti.”

The author emphasizes how the wines of Badia a Coltibuono can be considered “classics” of the Gallo Nero.

Big news awaits you at the Badia a Coltibuono table: new vintages, new ideas and a moment of sharing.

Florence, February 17 and 18, ex Stazione Leopolda

You can find us at table 82

From February 10th to 12th, Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles will host Wine Paris, one of the largest wine fairs in Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you at our stand 6B 136, table 2, where you’ll get an exclusive preview of the exciting new wines we have prepared for 2025.

Don’t miss the opportunity to taste and appreciate the many nuances of Badia a Coltibuono wines… and expect some surprises too!

Preview of the New Edition of the “Vitae 2025” Guide Published by AIS – Italian Sommelier Association

The Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto Toscana I.G.T. 2020 has been included among the best wines of the year, earning the prestigious “4 Tralci” award and the special “Gemma” recognition. This accolade celebrates the dedication of the entire team, who work tirelessly to convey the emotions and beauty of their land through a glass of wine.

A warm autumn sun accompanied the end of the harvest. Even the last bunches of Sangiovese have reached the cellar, and the first impressions are positive. The unstable spring weather was balanced by a hot summer and September rains, which brought vitality to the grapes. The harvest period, which has been rather unusual in recent years, extended until October 15. The amount of grapes delivered to the Monti in Chianti cellar is higher than in the past. The average alcohol levels are slightly lower than in recent seasons, where they had reached significant levels. An intoxicating scent of must spreads through the winery’s vats.