Badia Passignano Gran Selezione
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to two decades.
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Slow-cooked wild boar ragù with pappardelle, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
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Hailing from the historic estate surrounding the 11th-century Vallombrosian abbey of Badia a Passignano, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a profound expression of pure Sangiovese. The monks who once inhabited the abbey were renowned for their viticultural expertise, a legacy that the Antinori family continues today. Grown in limestone-rich soils at an altitude of approximately 300 meters, the grapes benefit from a unique microclimate that yields intense aromatics and firm structure. The wine is aged in the ancient cellars directly beneath the monastery, predominantly utilizing Hungarian oak barrels which impart a refined spice and supple tannins without overpowering the vibrant cherry and herbal character typical of high-altitude Sangiovese.
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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.