Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
キャンティ・クラシコ・グラン・セレツィオーネ
Altiero in Chianti
Sangiovese
About this wine
The top tier of Altiero's range, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG is produced exclusively from Sangiovese grown on the hilltop of the estate's oldest vineyard parcel. Aged a minimum of 30 months in oak, it meets the strict Gran Selezione requirements of the Chianti Classico Consortium (estate-grown fruit only, minimum 13% ABV, minimum extract), resulting in the estate's most concentrated and age-worthy wine.
Not a first bottle of Chianti — this is the estate's flagship, best approached once you already love Sangiovese.
Sommelier's Note
"This is what happens when a tiny estate takes its oldest vines seriously — concentrated, structured, and built to outlive a decade in the cellar."
Food Pairings
Slow-braised beef cheek, game (wild boar, venison), aged hard cheeses — dishes that can stand up to the wine's concentration and tannin structure.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, fine dining, long-term cellaring
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Price Range
- €40 (winery price, 2019 vintage)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the oldest hilltop parcel of the estate (some vines over 30 years old); estate-grown fruit only per Gran Selezione rules; aged a minimum of 30 months in oak; ABV approx. 15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes this a 'Gran Selezione'?
- It uses only estate-grown Sangiovese from the oldest hilltop vineyard, aged a minimum of 30 months in oak — the strictest tier of the Chianti Classico classification.
- How does it differ from the Riserva?
- It comes from a single, older vineyard parcel and is aged longer (minimum 30 vs. 24 months), giving it greater concentration and structure.
- Is it good for aging?
- Yes, its structure and concentration make it well suited to further bottle aging.
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