Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Paronza
キャンティ・クラッシコ グラン・セレツィオーネ ヴィーニャ・パロンツァ
Casale dello SparvieroAbout Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Paronza
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $39-55
- est. reference from US wine-searcher average pricing; Japan retail may vary
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
The estate's flagship Gran Selezione, sourced entirely from the 2-hectare Paronza vineyard — one of the property's oldest plots, with vine-growing traces dating back to 1169 and an average vine age of 25 years. 100% Sangiovese, aged 18 months in French oak barriques, then 6 months in 50hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by a minimum of 12 months in bottle. Aromas of black-skinned berry, underbrush, and mocha lead to a palate of dried black cherry, star anise, and espresso, with smooth, finely integrated tannins. James Suckling scored the 2018 vintage 92 points.
Paronza is proof that single-vineyard Sangiovese from Chianti Classico can rival much pricier Super Tuscans — 92 points from James Suckling is no fluke.
New to wine?
The estate's top wine — best appreciated once you already love structured Sangiovese.
Food Pairings
Best with slow-roasted game, bistecca alla fiorentina, or aged Parmigiano Reggiano — dishes rich enough to match its depth.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, formal dinners, collector's cellar
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the 2-hectare Paronza vineyard (average vine age 25 years, first documented in 1169). Aged 18 months in French oak barriques, 6 months in 50hl Slavonian oak casks, then a minimum of 12 months in bottle before release. Alcohol approx. 14.5%.
About the producer
Casale dello SparvieroEight centuries of heritage, aged in traditional Slavonian oak.Visit the producer page →More wines from Casale dello Sparviero
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Vigna Paronza different from the estate's other Chianti Classico wines?
- It is a single-vineyard Gran Selezione made entirely from grapes grown on the historic 2-hectare Paronza plot, whose vine-growing history dates back to 1169, with longer barrel and bottle aging than the base wines.
- How long is Vigna Paronza aged?
- 18 months in French oak barriques, 6 months in 50hl Slavonian oak casks, and a minimum of 12 months in bottle before release.
- Has Vigna Paronza received critical acclaim?
- Yes — James Suckling awarded the 2018 vintage 92 points, and it has received favorable reviews from Wine Enthusiast and Decanter as well.
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