Antinori, Chianti Classico Badia Passignano Gran Selezione

Antinori, Chianti Classico Badia Passignano Gran SelezioneA traditional style, this red exhibits cherry, plum, leather and tobacco flavors. The wood aging lends dryness to the tannins now, yet there is an essence of ripe fruit midpalate and a lot of energy on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 1,100 cases imported. Published on June 15, 2019

which is to say a wine of finesse and refinement

but this vintage appears to have tamed some of this winery’s fire and brimstone characteristics

round and mostly resolved

but will hold

dark currant and blackberry fruit that are well-steeped but still detailed

In particular

The wine should be accessible fairly early and age for decades

up to three weeks before the other Pinots are picked

gently whole-bunch-pressed and aged in 40% new French oak for 10 months

but over time the 2015 starts to come together

fruit-forward and very inviting

(for 500 ml