Produced by the Antinori house, Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010 is a great Tuscan red wine.

This great 100% Sangiovese grape Italian is adorned with an intense ruby red color.

The nose expresses aromas of ripe fruit, at maximum maturity, and a perfectly maintained freshness. The notes of fruit and oak merge harmoniously with mentholated balsamic notes.

The palate, rich and vibrant, with soft and balanced tannins, is fully expressive of Sangiovese. Length and persistence are of notable importance.

The advice of 12bouteilles: Serve this nugget between 16 ° C and 18 ° C, it will be perfect with spaghetti bolognese.

"Renzo Cotarella is one of a handful of people who believe that the Gran Selezione category should be 100% Sangiovese. The 2010 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano is an elegant and seamless mono-variety expression that shows loads of Sangiovese character in this classic vintage. Aged only in large oak casks, the wine sports fresh berry flavors with sweet tannins and a long, velvety finish. I feel that this wine might get buried between the many other products offered by Marchesi Antinori. I hope not because ultimately the Gran Selezione offers very specific, territory-driven qualities that set it apart." - Wine Advocate-Parker