بيبيانو 'فينيا ديل كابانينو' شيانتي كلاسيكو غران سيليزيون 2018، توسكانا (أو آر)

Opened this with a classic Sunday ragu and the structure held up beautifully through the whole meal—those Gran Selezione requirements really do show in the depth and polish. The cherry and earthy notes kept evolving in the glass, easily worth the extra few bucks over a standard Chianti.

This is my third bottle from this producer and the Gran Selezione definitely feels more structured and intense than the standard Chianti Classico. Let it breathe for a while and the dark fruit really opens up beautifully.

The Gran Selezione designation really shows in this wine—it’s got that extra depth and structure you’d expect from a top-tier Chianti. I opened it last night with a plate of aged pecorino and the pairing was spot-on. Smooth tannins and a long, elegant finish.