Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano 2021 Antinori 75 cl

Description

History

There are disagreements about the year of foundation of the Badia di Passignano: Pietro Aretino, in the biography of San Zanobi, states that the archbishop of Florence founded the monastery in 395, while the monastery archives indicate 891. In 1049 the Badia passed to the Vallombrosans, monks specialized in agriculture and viticulture. The history of the monastery is full of interesting events, including the stay of Galileo Galilei in 1587-1588 as a mathematics teacher. The 65 hectares of vineyard, mainly planted with Sangiovese, extend over a soil rich in limestone with an average amount of clay at an altitude of about 300 meters above sea level.

Grapes used

100% Sangiovese

Production method

The bunches, carefully selected during the harvest by the Antinori team, are then subjected to destemming and delicate pressing when they arrive in the rooms dedicated to winemaking. Subsequently, the alcoholic fermentation process lasts about 10 days. Once the racking is complete, the wine is placed in wooden barrels to perform the malolactic fermentation. Finally, after racking, the wine is subjected to a period of refinement in Hungarian oak barriques for 12 months.

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting notes

Ruby red color. The nose perceives an interesting bouquet of fragrances, mainly characterized by notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is structured, soft and engaging, with a harmonious flavor that is also characterized by a good persistence of flavor in the finish.

Possible pairings

It goes well with a variety of dishes. Excellent with roast meat, stews, pasta with meat or mushroom ragù, aged cheeses and cured meats.