About Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $65-75
- Alcohol
- 14%
Carpineto's top-tier Chianti Classico, sourced from a small 2-hectare cru in Dudda, Greve in Chianti — one of the coolest sites in the appellation. Made from 100% estate Sangiovese and aged around 18 months in French oak, it shows deep ruby color, pronounced wild berry, plum, and blackberry aromas layered with vanilla and licorice, and a palate of great strength, texture, and persistence.
This single-cru Gran Selezione is the clearest window into what Dudda's cool microclimate can do for Sangiovese — structured, mineral, and built to outlive most bottles in your cellar.
New to wine?
A serious, age-worthy wine best approached after you already know you love Sangiovese.
Food Pairings
Best suited to slow-braised game, truffle-laced dishes, and long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano — a wine that rewards rich, structured food.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, fine dining, collector's cellar
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from a single 2-hectare cru in Dudda, Greve in Chianti, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels before extended bottle aging, per DOCG Gran Selezione requirements.
About the producer
CarpinetoA benchmark for modern, elegant, and age-worthy Tuscan wines.Visit the producer page →More wines from Carpineto
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Gran Selezione different from Riserva?
- Gran Selezione is the highest DOCG classification for Chianti Classico, reserved for estate-grown grapes from a single vineyard or selection of the best fruit, with stricter aging requirements than Riserva.
- Is this wine 100% Sangiovese?
- Yes, this bottling is made entirely from Sangiovese grown on the estate's Dudda cru.
- How long should it be cellared before drinking?
- It benefits from at least 3-5 years of bottle age post-release, with the potential to develop further complexity over a decade or more.
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