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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 from Antinori, pure Sangiovese from San Casciano in Val di Pesa, aged in barrique and large botti. No award mentioned and €90.40 per bottle: a purchase reserved for informed enthusiasts.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Sangiovese 100 %, named San Casciano in Val di Pesa zone: precise appellation and grape variety, ruby color and consistent amarena notes.
No award or guide mentioned, renowned producer named (Marchesi Antinori): absence of distinction, not a documented flaw.
€90.40 for a Gran Selezione signed Antinori, with a strikethrough price of €114.85: consistent for the tier, without being a bargain.
Precise pairings (carnes rosse e selvaggina), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C; decanting suggested, aged cheeses and mushrooms mentioned.
Marchesi Antinori named and located in San Casciano in Val di Pesa; fermentation in steel, malolactic, aging in barrique and large botti specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where history meets the passion for wine. This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Villa Cigliano' 2021 from Marchesi Antinori is an invitation to a sensory journey, an authentic expression of Tuscan excellence that I am delighted to share with you.
Nestled within the Chianti Classico appellation, in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, the Marchesi Antinori estate is an institution. Their history blends with that of Tuscan viticulture, a family legacy that has endured through the centuries. This wine is a pure Sangiovese, the region's emblematic grape variety, cultivated with the expertise that made Antinori famous.
At first glance, you will be seduced by its intense ruby color, sprinkled with light garnet reflections, a promise of beautiful maturity. On the nose, a complex bouquet presents itself to you: notes of amarena and blackcurrant mingle with blood orange, while deeper touches of vanilla, cocoa and licorice enrich the whole. On the palate, the balance is remarkable: a lively and well-integrated acidity supports polished but firm tannins. The structure is solid, the wine unfolds on a long and persistent finish, where fruity and spicy flavors resurface, leaving you with a lasting impression. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in barriques and large casks, a method that gives the wine its complexity and elegance.
To fully appreciate this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, I suggest a short decanting before serving it at 18°C. It will pair wonderfully with characterful dishes: think grilled red meats, game or a good roast. It will also brilliantly accompany aged cheeses, or more flavorful dishes based on mushrooms and rich sauces. It is the ideal companion for an evening with friends or a special moment when you wish to savor a wine that embodies the very essence of Chianti Classico.
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