Charm and Evolution of Chianti Classico

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.”