Gran Selezione

Our purest expression of Sangiovese. Through its natural elegance and vitality, it reflects the essential bond between wine and terroir.

Grape Varieties

  • Sangiovese
A true force of place and nature.
Michael Godel
So polished and beautiful. A benchmark in Chianti Classico.
James Suckling JamesSuckling.com 2023
Superb!
Antonio Galloni Vinous 2024
Really very glorious.
Jancis Robinson 2024

For the first time, the wine draws not only from our historic vineyards in Ruffoli but also from newly acquired plots in Lamole, one of Chianti Classico’s most storied and sought-after crus. While each site brings its own distinct character, they share two defining traits: elevation, which delivers freshness and precision, and macigno, a non-calcareous sandstone that imparts tension, finesse, and a singular mineral signature.

Since our Sangiovese-cru project began in 2010, our commitment has remained unchanged: to push the boundaries of site-specific vinification and craft wines that speak unmistakably of their origin, using meticulous winemaking and patient ageing to reveal their fullest potential.

In 2020 — a vintage marked by depth and intensity — Manfred, our winemaker, once again employed submerged-cap maceration, a technique inspired by the traditions of Piemonte, to shape a more refined tannic profile and accentuate the wine’s natural vibrancy. Ageing took place first in tonneaux and then in large neutral botti, preserving purity, clarity, and energetic fruit expression.

The result is a Gran Selezione that is sinewy and poised, defined by bright red-toned fruit, crushed herbs, and a saline, mineral tension. It unfolds across the palate with composure and precision, offering both immediate charm and the promise of graceful evolution over time.

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