Marchesi Antinori
Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione
Chianti Classico
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Sangiovese
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2037), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2045.
The ‘15 Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione.
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015 is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2015 vintage
Marchesi Antinori's 2015 Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
About Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori's Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015?
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015 is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
What does Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015 taste like?
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2015?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.