($34, Dalla Terra Direct): Since the 2010 vintage was superb in Chianti Classico and Badia a Coltibuono is one of the star producers in that region, it is not surprising that this wine is stellar.  Not boisterous, this is a classically proportioned Chianti Classico Riserva with great elegance and a seamless combination of bright red fruit flavors and earthy notes.  Still closed at this stage, alluring black cherry bitterness appears in the finish.  Give this one five years in the cellar and enjoy their 2012 Chianti Classico now.
93 Michael Apstein Feb 24, 2015