June 3, 2022

BADIA a COLTIBUONO Chianti Classico 2019

(Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy) $20

The flavors of Tuscany for $4 a glass? Can’t beat that. Lots of dark cherry, spice, sweet tobacco, and minerally aromas and flavors. A partner for any pasta.

90 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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A. California

B. Arizona

C. Washington State

D. Colorado

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BADIA a COLTIBUONO Chianti Classico 2019

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