Marchesi Antinori
Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione
Chianti Classico
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Sangiovese
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2041), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2041, with a drinking horizon to 2049.
The ‘18 Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione.
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2018 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
Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione from 2018 should release sour cherry, dried flowers and orange zest. Sangiovese in Chianti Classico is expected to feel energetic and concentrated, with brisk acidity sharpening the fruit and tannins adding a lasting grip. The projected peak extends through 2041, inside a window reaching 2049. Its dry finish should carry herbs, cherry and warm spice, gradually settling into earthy detail.
The 2018 vintage
Marchesi Antinori's 2018 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
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Aged Pecorino with sun-dried tomato confit
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Wild boar ragout with truffle polenta
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 2018?
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2018 is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
When should Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2049. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2041. 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 2018?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Aged Pecorino with sun-dried tomato confit; or Wild boar ragout with truffle polenta.