About this wine
The estate's top-tier Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, labeled with the Radda geographic sub-zone designation. Made from 100% Sangiovese sourced from the same oldest, most distinguished vineyard plot used for Vigneto Boscone, but aged 24 months in 25-hectoliter French oak barrels rather than cement — giving it more overt spice and structure than Boscone. It opens with a vibrant ruby color and delicate notes of rose and lavender interwoven with cherry and plum.
The estate's most serious wine — best approached after trying the base Chianti Classico or Riserva first.
Sommelier's Note
"Same soil as Boscone, different ambition — the French oak adds a spice frame without burying the vineyard's saline core."
Food Pairings
A wine for the richest dishes on the table: Florentine steak, black truffle pasta, or slow-braised game. The oak-derived spice also complements aged, umami-rich cheeses.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, fine dining, serious cellar additions
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥13,000-16,000 (rough estimate based on typical Chianti Classico Gran Selezione market positioning above single-vineyard Chianti Classico bottlings; no confirmed retail price found — treat as indicative only)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the estate's oldest, most distinguished single vineyard plot (the same source as Vigneto Boscone); aged 24 months in 25-hectoliter French oak barrels per Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG regulations, followed by bottle aging before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Gran Selezione Radda different from Vigneto Boscone?
- Both come from the same oldest vineyard plot and are 100% Sangiovese, but Gran Selezione Radda is aged 24 months in French oak barrels, while Boscone is aged only in cement — giving the Gran Selezione more overt spice and structure.
- What does the 'Radda' designation mean on the label?
- It refers to the Radda in Chianti geographic sub-zone (UGA) within the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione classification, indicating the wine's grapes are sourced entirely from that area.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Rich, structured dishes such as Florentine steak, black truffle pasta, or slow-braised game stand up well to its concentration and oak-derived spice.
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