Castello di Gabbiano
Alleanza Toscana SuperTuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
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
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