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.

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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.