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Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JD 94] [JS 94] [WS 94] [WE 94] [VM 93] [DM 91]
Regular price $75.00 Sale price $66.97 Save $8.03
About the Winery:
Badia a Passignano is located above the town of Sambuca Val di Pesa, just 3 kilometers south of the Tenuta Tignanello estate. The property extends over an area of 223 hectares (551 acres), of which 65 hectares (160 acres) are planted with vines. The vineyards grow at an altitude that varies between 250 meters (820 feet) and 300 meters (984 feet) above seal level on calcareous soil in one of the most naturally endowed and beautiful environments in the Chianti Classico region. The estate’s historical importance in the Chianti region is well documented in hundreds of volumes that are kept in the Florence State Archives that provide descriptions and details about the Sangiovese vineyards and local crops over the centuries. Further proof of this came to light in 1983 when a thousand year old vitis vinifera plant was discovered on the land surrounding Badia a Passignano.
About the Wine:
Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione is produced exclusively from the finest Sangiovese grapes harvested from its namesake vineyard located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The region has been respected and appreciated for its outstanding wine production since the year 1000. The vineyards grow at an altitude of approximately 300 meters (984 feet) above sea level on soils rich in limestone with a fair amount of clay. The wine is aged in the historic cellars under the Badia (abbey) of Passignano that dates back to the 10th century.
Tasting Notes:
Badia a Passignano 2020 is deep ruby red in color. The nose presents notes of black cherries, dog rose, delicate hints of milk chocolate and cocoa. The bouquet is completed by floral aromas of lavender, irises, saffron and slightly aromatic powder. The palate is lively, vibrant, lean and defined by a long, savory finish.
Ratings & Reviews
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"A saturated dark magenta-ruby color, the 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia A Passignano is well layered with aromas of fresh leather, black cherry liqueur, vanilla bean, black licorice, and forest floor. Full-bodied without weight, it is well-balanced and very elegant with ripe fruit lasting long on the palate with ripe tannins that are well integrated, fresh underpinnings and saline, with notes of black tea on the finish. It is a lovely ripe wine, with a hint of game, that will mature slowly over the next 15-20 years. It strikes a wonderful balance of polish and purity." (Jan 2024)
94 Points - James Suckling:
"This is really velvety and open with a caressing texture that entices with every sip. Medium-bodied with gorgeous brightness and complexity. So hard not to drink now. So why wait, but will age beautifully." (July 2023)
94 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Laced with pure flavors of cherry and raspberry and shaded by a spicy oak element, this bright, balanced red is elegant yet reveals fine intensity. Light tannins line the lingering finish as iron and tobacco notes join in. Best from 2026 through 2042. 1,000 cases imported." – Bruce Sanderson (July 2024)
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"The nose balances fruit aromas of strawberry, cherry and raspberry with weightier, savory notes of soil, graphite and dark chocolate. The cohesive, equally balanced palate brings more berries and chocolate, creating a classic, measured, self-assured Chianti." - Danielle Callegari (Sep 2024)
93 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano shows a move towards a more refined style, even within the context of this wine, which is always a bruiser. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, spice and licorice are nicely delineated. There's less heft than in most years, and that is a good thing. The direction here is quite promising." - Antonio Galloni (Aug 2023)
91 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"In the western sector of San Donato a Poggio, Badia a Passignano’s vineyards extend over 65 hectares. The estate has been part of the Antinori stable since 1987 and bottled as a Gran Selezione from 2013. The 2020 is clean, polite and rather glossy. Classic red cherry and fresh garden herbs become saturated with vanilla. Supple tannins build up giving a pliant frame to sweet ripe fruit tinged with cedar and clove. Warm, soft and already approachable, this will give maximum pleasure over the next five years." - Michaela Morris (Feb 2023)