About Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- ¥38,000-45,000
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Brancaia's top Chianti Classico bottling, a 100% Sangiovese sourced exclusively from the single 'Vigna 10' (Block 10) vineyard in Castellina in Chianti, replanted in 1999 with five of the best Sangiovese clones selected as part of the 'Chianti Classico 2000' research project. Aged around 18 months in tonneaux plus further time in concrete, it offers a complex bouquet of red fruit, herbs, leather, licorice, and tobacco with vibrant acidity and silky, persistent tannins.
This single-vineyard Sangiovese proves Chianti Classico can stand alongside any Super Tuscan — precision farming and old-vine intensity in every glass.
New to wine?
A serious, age-worthy Sangiovese best appreciated after some Chianti Classico experience.
Food Pairings
Best with slow-braised game, truffle dishes, and aged Tuscan pecorino — food that can stand up to its complexity.
When to drink it
Anniversary dinners, cellar-worthy purchases, fine dining
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the single 'Vigna 10' vineyard in Castellina in Chianti, replanted in 1999 with select clones; aged approximately 18 months in tonneaux followed by additional ageing in concrete tanks before bottling.
About the producer
BrancaiaA Swiss-founded Chianti Classico estate spanning Castellina, Radda, and Maremma, celebrated for the iconic Super Tuscan 'Il Blu'.Visit the producer page →More wines from Brancaia
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- Il BluRed · Merlot · Sangiovese · Cabernet Sauvignon
- IlatraiaRed · Cabernet Sauvignon · Petit Verdot · Cabernet Franc
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Gran Selezione different from Chianti Classico Riserva?
- Gran Selezione is Brancaia's highest Chianti Classico tier, made 100% from a single estate-owned vineyard ('Vigna 10') rather than a blend of parcels, with additional ageing.
- What is 'Vigna 10'?
- It is a specific block within the Castellina in Chianti estate, replanted in 1999 with select Sangiovese clones chosen through the 'Chianti Classico 2000' research project.
- How should this wine be served?
- Decant for 30-60 minutes and serve at 16-18°C to let the complex aromatics fully open up.
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