Torre a Cona 2019 Chianti Riserva 'Badia a Corte'

The Wine

This wine is 100% Sangiovese and the winery's second vineyard-designated wine. Soils are Loamy-Clay rich in stones. With two years in barrel prior to bottling and release, the wine has been softened to allow near-term enjoyment upon release. 1,667 cases produced.

Intense ruby red with signature hues of 'Sangiovese garnet'.  The wine's complex, elegant nose shows hints of wild berries and forest floor. Ripe red berry aromas are framed by finely grained tannins that extend to the wine's elegant finish. Suitable for long aging, this wine will can be enjoyed now or laid down for a decade or more of quiet repose.

The Winery

Torre a Cona (literally, "Tower on a Cone") is located just 40 minutes outside Florence, but it might as well be another world entirely. The 700-are estate is anchored by the main building - an old castle that was built in two phases over hundreds of years, it served as a hospital during WWII and was owned by a family that is part of the Martini & Rossi vermouth fortune, and their descendents own and run the operation today. From the main entryway, you can see for miles. Today it is home to a world-class restaurant, a large salon/bar/tasting area and dozens of top-notch hotel rooms, some of which look out over the old bird sanctuary and topiary garden.

The stunning facility produces three versions of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini, their entry-level wine and two vineyard designated wines, one of which is this one.