Antinori Badia A Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 750ML
Antinori Badia A Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
This exquisite wine hails from the revered vineyards of the Chianti Classico region, renowned since the year 1000 for its superior wine production. The grapes flourish at an altitude of approximately 300 meters above sea level, benefiting from limestone-rich soils with a substantial clay component. The Antinori family’s dedication to winemaking excellence is embodied in this Gran Selezione, a testament to their centuries-old tradition of crafting exceptional Italian wines.
Product Details:
- Type: Red Wine, Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Gran Selezione
- Volume: 750ML
- Finish: Complex and harmonious with velvety tannins
- Profile: Ruby red hue with intense notes of ripe red fruit, complemented by sweet hints of blueberries and apricots
- Craftsmanship: Exclusively crafted from the finest Sangiovese grapes, aged in historic cellars under the 10th-century Badia (abbey) of Passignano
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