Badia a Coltibuono Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico 2023

   Andy Says: "I visited this historic estate last year, and it left a lasting impression - not just for the wines, but for the place itself. Perched on a mountain ridge high above the rest of Chianti, I had not realized just how much elevation some of these vineyards have until I stood there, looking out over the hills. The winery, housed in a thousand year old monastery, might be one of the most peaceful places I've ever seen.

   That sense of calm and clarity shows in the wine, too. The altitude gives the wine a lighter frame and brighter, zippier acidity than most Chianti, which I love. Flavors of tart cherry, cranberry, wild basil, and sun baked earth make this organic Chianti as elegant as it is expressive - a bottle that captures both the soul and the serenity of its mountaintop home."