Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia A Passignano Antinori 2022 (750ML)

93 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Floral and savory with macerated violets, lush black cherries and balsamic depth. Bone-dry on the palate with crisp acidity, medium body and chalky yet ripe tannins. Long, persistent finish. Drink or hold." 03/25

94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano is dark, pliant and super-expressive. Black cherry, plum, leather, spice and mocha fill out the wine's broad shoulders nicely. As always, the Badia is defined by its volume, but these days, there is much less oak impact in terms of flavor and tannin profile. Two thousand twenty-two was not the easiest vintage to rein back intensity, but this is a terrific effort just the same. The 2023 was aged mostly in 3HL casks, with some barrique." 07/25

93 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "A linear, dense red, whose strawberry and cherry flavors are delineated by vivid acidity and embraced by vanilla and oak spice notes. Builds to the lingering aftertaste, where the red fruit and oak accents linger beside dusty tannins. Shows fine potential; this just needs time. Best from 2027 through 2042. 10,761 cases made, 1,000 cases imported." 10/25