Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can easily cellar for 20 years or more.
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Roasted or grilled red meats such as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-cooked wild boar ragù with pappardelle, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
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Deep in the heart of Chianti Classico lies the historic Badia a Passignano, an 11th-century monastery founded by the Vallombrosian monks who were renowned for their viticultural expertise. Owned by the noble Antinori family, this estate produces a benchmark Gran Selezione crafted exclusively from 100% Sangiovese, utilizing proprietary clones selected from the nearby Tignanello vineyard. The vines thrive in limestone-rich soils at altitudes of up to 300 meters, yielding grapes of exceptional concentration and structure. After a meticulous harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel before aging for approximately 12 months in Hungarian oak barrels, a choice that imparts a unique spice and refined tannin structure. This wine represents a harmonious bridge between ancient monastic tradition and modern Tuscan winemaking excellence, offering a complex bouquet of dark cherries, leather, balsamic herbs, and sweet tobacco.
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Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild, Marchesi Antinori has been shaped by twenty-six generations of family leadership. Headquartered in the heart of Chianti Classico, the family has expanded its portfolio across prestigious estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, driven by a philosophy that balances deep historical respect with bold innovation. Antinori famously pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement in the 1970s, introducing revolutionary French oak aging and international varieties to create iconic labels like Tignanello and Solaia. Today, their diverse portfolio spans from the elegant Sangiovese of Badia a Passignano to the acclaimed white blend Cervaro della Sala, cementing their legacy as global ambassadors of Italian fine wine.