Trambusti Badiolo Chianti Reserva Sangiovese
Trambusti Badiolo Chianti Reserva Sangiovese is a 12.5% ABV, 750mL Chianti DOCG Riserva from Tuscany, Italy, produced exclusively from Sangiovese and matured for over a year in oak barrels. It is the longer-aged Badiolo bottling from Chianti Trambusti, a family winery working since 1934. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 12.5%
- Size: 750mL
- Grape: 100% Sangiovese
- Origin: Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Ageing: Over a year in oak barrels (Riserva)
- Producer: Chianti Trambusti, Florence (family winemaking since 1934)
A Single-Grape Riserva From a 1934 Family Winery
The Trambusti family has made wine since 1934, and the business — now run by the founder's grandchildren, with family vineyards at about 350 metres south of Florence — built its Badiolo line on a simple idea: let Sangiovese speak on its own. Where many Chiantis blend in Canaiolo or other grapes, the Badiolo Riserva is Sangiovese alone, given the Riserva's longer oak maturation for structure and depth. Explore more Tuscan reds on our red wine shelf, browse the wider wine collection, or visit the Chianti Trambusti vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Ruby red with garnet reflections. Nose: Intense and typical of the variety. Palate: Balanced structure with the savoury, red-fruit character of pure Sangiovese, firmed by its year-plus in oak. Finish: Persistent and dry.
How to Enjoy
The producer's guidance: serve at about 20 °C with roast meats and spicy or aged cheeses — a classic Riserva pairing set where the wine's structure meets rich, savoury food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Badiolo Chianti Riserva really 100% Sangiovese? Yes, per the manufacturer's notes for this bottling — unusual for Chianti, which often blends in Canaiolo or other varieties. (The producer's regular Badiolo Chianti is a blend; the Riserva is not.)
What does "Riserva" mean on a Chianti? A Riserva is the longer-aged tier of the appellation, held back for extended maturation — here, over a year in oak — under stricter DOCG requirements than the standard release.
How long should it breathe before serving? It is a structured, oak-aged Sangiovese; pouring it into a decanter or opening it a little ahead of the meal lets the aromatics open up.
Pure Sangiovese with Riserva depth — order Trambusti Badiolo Chianti Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.