2020 Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

2020 Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a powerful and elegant expression of 100% Sangiovese from the historic Badia a Passignano estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, Tuscany. As a Gran Selezione, it represents the highest level of Chianti Classico, made from carefully selected vineyard parcels and aged to achieve greater depth and complexity.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep ruby colour with bright intensity. The nose is complex and fragrant, revealing aromas of ripe cherry, dark plum, and wild berries, layered with notes of violet, dried herbs, and sweet spice, alongside subtle hints of tobacco and cocoa.

On the palate, the wine is structured, refined, and beautifully balanced. Flavours of red cherry, blackberry, and plum unfold across a firm yet polished framework of tannins. Bright acidity provides freshness and energy, while gentle oak aging adds layers of spice, cedar, and savoury complexity.

The 2020 Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione pairs wonderfully with Florentine steak, slow-cooked beef dishes, game meats, and aged cheeses. While already impressive with decanting, the wine has excellent structure to age gracefully for 15 years or more, developing further complexity over time.