Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2017 Badia a Passignano Magnum Antinori

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2017 Badia a Passignano Magnum Antinori

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2017 Badia a Passignano Magnum Antinori is a great Tuscan red signed Antinori, an expression of a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes from the namesake estate in the heart of Chianti Classico. The Magnum version further enhances the wine's evolutionary component and stage presence, making it ideal for important tables, cellars, and occasions to share.

Territory and wine style

This Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione originates in an area historically suited for viticulture, on soils rich in limestone rock with a good presence of clay and at an altitude of about 300 meters above sea level. The combination of territory, grape selection, and winemaking interpretation results in an authoritative style, typical of Sangiovese from Chianti Classico: identity-driven, territorial, and capable of uniting aromatic depth and gustatory lift. Aging in Hungarian oak, with a small portion of French wood, helps refine the profile without altering its character.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a ruby red color. On the nose, it offers an intense and multifaceted bouquet, with ripe red fruits, cherries in spirits, sour cherries, balsamic nuances, aromatic herbs, and spicy hints of cloves, along with delicate chocolate notes. On the palate, it is rich and enveloping, with well-integrated tannins, good freshness, and a pleasant savoriness that extends the sip. The structure is present but balanced, supported by a harmonious and persistent finish.

Recommended pairings

The Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2017 Badia a Passignano Magnum Antinori pairs naturally with red meat dishes, braised dishes, roasts, game, grilled fillet, and structured Tuscan preparations. It is also excellent with flavorful first courses such as pici with ragù, baked lasagna, pappardelle with wild boar, and aged cheeses. Its freshness and tannic texture make it suitable for rich recipes that are not excessively fatty.

Serving temperature

Serve the Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2017 Badia a Passignano Magnum Antinori at a temperature of 16-18 °C. In the presence of a Magnum, it may be helpful to open the bottle a little in advance to encourage aromatic expression; a brief aeration will help highlight complexity and finesse.

Why buy it

It is a wine that combines prestige, territorial identity, and qualitative solidity. The selection of the best Sangiovese grapes, the origin from one of the most famous areas of Chianti Classico, and the Magnum format make it a choice of great impact, both for those looking to buy wine online for a special dinner and for those seeking a collectible or aging bottle. It is an elegant, recognizable, and versatile Tuscan red, capable of adding value to important moments.