About this wine
A 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the historic Badia a Passignano estate, purchased by the Antinori family in 1987 around the Vallombrosan abbey. Widely regarded as one of the family's most refined single-vineyard expressions of Sangiovese, showing intense red fruit, floral notes, and firm, elegant structure.
A serious, single-estate Sangiovese that shows how refined Chianti Classico can be at its best.
Sommelier's Note
"Arguably Antinori's purest expression of Sangiovese — a single-vineyard Gran Selezione that rivals wines twice its price."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Florentine steak, wild boar ragù, roasted game, and aged pecorino.
When to drink it
Fine dining, celebratory dinners, and serious Sangiovese tastings.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- ¥7,500-9,500 (reference retail, converted from Japanese import market pricing)
Terroir & Winemaking
Fruit from the 50-hectare Sangiovese vineyard surrounding the Badia a Passignano abbey in the heart of Chianti Classico. Fermented with roughly 10 days of skin maceration, aged in French oak (with a smaller share of Hungarian oak) for around 14 months, followed by further bottle aging before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Badia a Passignano taste like?
- Intense marasca cherry, currant, and floral notes (dog rose, lavender) with hints of spice and a firm, elegant tannic structure.
- Is Badia a Passignano 100% Sangiovese?
- Yes, it is produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown on the estate's namesake vineyard.
- Is Badia a Passignano a Gran Selezione wine?
- Yes, it is classified as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the DOCG's highest quality tier.
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