Castello di Gabbiano
Alleanza Toscana SuperTuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Established in 1480 AD, Castello di Gabbiano is situated in the heart of the famed region of Chianti Classico. A Blend of 60% Merlot & 40% Cab Sauv, aromas of ripe dark berry fruits with spice notes. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with oak, cacao and tobacco. Fine tannins, lingering, well balanced, ending with fruit and earthy spice. Nice.
Established in 1480 AD, Castello di Gabbiano is situated in the heart of the famed region of Chianti Classico. A Blend of 60% Merlot & 40% Cab Sauv, aromas of ripe dark berry fruits with spice notes. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with oak, cacao and tobacco. Fine tannins, lingering, well balanced, ending with fruit and earthy spice. Nice.
May 10th, 2019Peter had this 11 years ago
Peter had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2013
A super Toscana which is a joint effort of an American and an Italian winemakers, a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% CS, balanced and pleasant. Nose is very expressive and tempting, maybe a bit of an over promise ;-) deep dark color, black current, red berries, sour cherries, sweet vanilla, cinnamon and light herbs, body is nedium with firm tannins and expressive acidity, finish is long tannic yer fruity and pleasant, my score 88, drink 2013-2019
A super Toscana which is a joint effort of an American and an Italian winemakers, a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% CS, balanced and pleasant. Nose is very expressive and tempting, maybe a bit of an over promise ;-) deep dark color, black current, red berries, sour cherries, sweet vanilla, cinnamon and light herbs, body is nedium with firm tannins and expressive acidity, finish is long tannic yer fruity and pleasant, my score 88, drink 2013-2019
May 10th, 2015
v15. Very good! Soft tobacco and cut cedar nose. Fresh, juicy, black cherry and blackberry fruit. Soft, dry, firm, nicely astringent leather finish. Very good food wine. Enjoyed !!!
v15. Very good! Soft tobacco and cut cedar nose. Fresh, juicy, black cherry and blackberry fruit. Soft, dry, firm, nicely astringent leather finish. Very good food wine. Enjoyed !!!
Mar 5th, 2022
Dull baked fruits, likely cooked at some point.
Dull baked fruits, likely cooked at some point.
May 12th, 2021Love the texture of this wine. Hints of black cherry and spice. Smooth finish. 60% merlot & 40% Cabernet. Paired with dinner very well.
Love the texture of this wine. Hints of black cherry and spice. Smooth finish. 60% merlot & 40% Cabernet. Paired with dinner very well.
May 16th, 2020
Wonderful nose, black cherry, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. Well balanced, finish long and even. Not as complex as I'd expected from the nose, but quite enjoyable. 2009 vintage, I'd say drink now till 2017.
Wonderful nose, black cherry, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. Well balanced, finish long and even. Not as complex as I'd expected from the nose, but quite enjoyable. 2009 vintage, I'd say drink now till 2017.
May 12th, 2015