About this wine
Capannelle's Gran Selezione represents the pinnacle of the estate's Chianti Classico production, made exclusively from the finest parcels of estate-grown Sangiovese. As mandated by the Gran Selezione DOCG category, it is produced entirely from grapes grown and vinified on the estate, and released only after a minimum of 30 months of aging.
Not a starting point, but a rewarding step up once you already love Chianti Classico — more concentration and depth than the Riserva.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Capannelle showing what its best Sangiovese parcels can do without any blending partner — pure, structured, and built to age."
Food Pairings
Pairs superbly with bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, and aged Tuscan pecorino.
When to drink it
Special celebrations, cellar-worthy purchases, fine steakhouse dinners
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $55-80
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese sourced from Capannelle's best-performing estate parcels in Gaiole in Chianti, selected through rigorous vineyard zoning. Vinified and aged entirely on the estate for a minimum of 30 months, including extended barrique aging, in compliance with Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What distinguishes Gran Selezione from Chianti Classico Riserva?
- Gran Selezione must be produced entirely from estate-grown and estate-vinified grapes and aged a minimum of 30 months, versus 24 months for Riserva — it represents the top tier of Capannelle's Chianti Classico production.
- What grape variety is used?
- It is made from 100% Sangiovese, selected from Capannelle's best-performing vineyard parcels in Gaiole in Chianti.
- Is this wine suitable for aging?
- Yes, thanks to its concentration and structure, Capannelle's Gran Selezione is built to develop further complexity with several years of additional cellaring.
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