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Gabbiano Chianti Classico DOCG
Grapes:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Other Reds
Tasting Notes:
A brilliant ruby red in color, the wine offers aromas of violets and red berries. On the palate, bright red cherry mingles with notes of white pepper, nutmeg, and a classic Sangiovese savory character. It has firm tannins and bright acidity.
Food Pairing:
Team this wine with pecorino with truffles, provolone, and parmesan or a simple tomato or meat sauce pasta, grilled steak, risotto with mushrooms, or roasted pork prepared in the Tuscan tradition with garlic, herbs, and fennel seeds.
With winemaking heritage dating back to 1480, Gabbiano invites you on a journey into the world of Tuscan wine.
Vineyards:
Grapes for this wine were sourced from our estate’s premium vineyards located in Tuscany’s prized Chianti Classico winegrowing region.
Winemaking:
To extract maximum color and flavor, immediately after they were harvested, the grapes were macerated on the skins for 15 days at controlled temperatures of 80–82°F. Malolactic fermentation in botti (large, neutral barrels) followed to round out the wine while retaining its natural acidity and freshness.
Aging:
Most of the wine (60%) was aged in French oak casks (15 Hl, 35 Hl, and 50 Hl) for eight months, with a smaller amount (20%) aged in small, neutral oak barrels. The remaining wine (20%) matured in 200 Hl cement tanks. Aging in this manner provided the winemaker with a diverse range of flavors and textures to work with in crafting his final blend.
