Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Coltibuono
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- Region
- Italy / Chianti Classico
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 14%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
Coltibuono Chianti Classico is a classic Sangiovese-based red with lively acidity and a medium-bodied frame. Expect sour cherry, plum, dried herbs and an earthy note, supported by ripe yet present tannins. The exact élevage and intensity can vary by vintage, but the overall style is typically fresh, savoury and food-friendly.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- sour cherry
- plum
- violet
- dried herbs
- tobacco
- earth
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- pappardelle with ragù
- grilled lamb
- bistecca alla fiorentina
- aubergine parmigiana
- Pecorino cheese
- Beef
- Veal
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2020
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From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
- 5
- 0
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- 1
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Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20188 Sep 2026
Lekkere wijn, niet te complex en heerlijk bij duif
About Coltibuono
Badia a Coltibuono is a historic estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, near Gaiole in Chianti. It is known for wines that show the region’s traditional, Sangiovese-led character: fragrant, fresh and structured at the table. The estate is also closely tied to the area’s long agricultural and monastic history.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.