Red
Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione
Chianti Classico · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Chianti Classico
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
game meat · roast lamb · aged cheeses · mushroom risotto
Rated vintages
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201192 pts
Juicy and polished, this opens with aromas that recall ripe plum, dark berry, mocha, Asian spice and a hint of menthol. The full-bodied palate doles out ripe black cherry, chopped mint, anise and a hint of tobacco alongside velvety tannins that lend finesse and structure. Drink…
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201094 pts
This opens with subtle aromas of dark berry, tobacco and exotic spice. The vibrant palate is more expressive, delivering a core of juicy black cherry accented by notes of raspberry, white pepper, vanilla, licorice and savory herb. This finessed wine is still young, but structure…