COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot
PRODUCER
Marchesi Mazzei
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Badiola is a Toscana IGT red wine from Marchesi Mazzei, a family with a six-century winemaking heritage. Produced from the highest vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico, at altitudes ranging from 470 to 570 meters, it is a blend primarily of Sangiovese and Merlot. The 2020 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season with a hot summer and notable diurnal temperature variations. The estate's long history and deep connection to the Tuscan land are central to the identity of this wine.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located near a 10th-century Romanesque church.
Fact 02
The wine is produced from the highest vineyards on the estate.
Fact 03
Marchesi Mazzei has a winemaking history spanning over 600 years.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage experienced significant day-night temperature swings.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Badiola is produced through hand-harvesting followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes an aging process of approximately 10 months in French or American oak barrels. The 2020 vintage conditions, including a warm summer with significant diurnal temperature shifts, influenced the grape development. The winemaking aims to balance the expression of Sangiovese and Merlot with the characteristics derived from the high-altitude vineyard site.
