What makes Gran Selezione different from Cantalici's other Chianti Classico wines?

It comes from the estate's oldest vineyards, undergoes a longer 28-30 day maceration, and meets the stricter Gran Selezione ageing requirements — at least 30 months total, including 12 months in wood.

What grape variety is used?

Sangiovese, hand-harvested in small crates to avoid crushing the grapes before fermentation.

What is the best food pairing for this wine?

Bistecca alla fiorentina and other grilled Chianina beef are the classic match, along with game and long-aged cheeses.

CuvéeGaiole in ChiantiRed

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

キャンティ・クラシコ・グラン・セレツィオーネ

Cantalici

About Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Price Range: $55-65

Cantalici's top-tier Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG is made from Sangiovese hand-harvested in crates from the estate's oldest vineyards. Fermentation uses autochthonous yeasts in stainless steel with an extended 28-30 day skin maceration, producing an intense, full-bodied wine with notes of dried plum, forest berries, spice, tobacco, and vanilla.

Sommelier's Note

This is where Cantalici proves its old vines matter — a Gran Selezione with real concentration and length that stands comfortably alongside far more expensive Chianti Classico icons.

New to wine?

The estate's flagship — save it for a special occasion and a hearty main course.

Food Pairings

Made for bistecca alla fiorentina and other grilled Chianina beef, game, and long-aged cheeses. A wine to serve with the richest dishes on the table.

When to drink it

Anniversary dinners, gifting to wine enthusiasts, cellar centerpiece

Terroir & Winemaking

Sangiovese from the estate's oldest vineyard parcels, hand-harvested in small crates. Fermented with autochthonous yeasts in stainless steel with 28-30 days of skin maceration; Chianti Classico Gran Selezione regulations require a minimum of 30 months total ageing, at least 12 of which in wood.

About the producer

CantaliciFamily-run organic Chianti Classico estate centered on a 16th-century furnace in Gaiole.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Gran Selezione different from Cantalici's other Chianti Classico wines?: It comes from the estate's oldest vineyards, undergoes a longer 28-30 day maceration, and meets the stricter Gran Selezione ageing requirements — at least 30 months total, including 12 months in wood.
What grape variety is used?: Sangiovese, hand-harvested in small crates to avoid crushing the grapes before fermentation.
What is the best food pairing for this wine?: Bistecca alla fiorentina and other grilled Chianina beef are the classic match, along with game and long-aged cheeses.

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