Castello di Gabbiano

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.7826 ratings
8.528 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino and 5% Merlot. Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas, tobacco and herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with spice notes. Tannins are fine and firm, medium finish ending with savory character. Drink now, actually better than Reserva.

Blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino and 5% Merlot. Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas, tobacco and herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with spice notes. Tannins are fine and firm, medium finish ending with savory character. Drink now, actually better than Reserva.

Jul 31st, 2021
Ken Z
9.0

Forgot to log this one. Surprisingly good, at an affordable price ($15 ish). Well balanced, with enough grip to handle some meat, and enough fruit/acidity to pair with tomato sauce. Very well done. No formal notes taken.
90 pt range.

Forgot to log this one. Surprisingly good, at an affordable price ($15 ish). Well balanced, with enough grip to handle some meat, and enough fruit/acidity to pair with tomato sauce. Very well done. No formal notes taken.
90 pt range.

Nov 24th, 2019
Kristin the Wine Girl

Purple flowers, black pepper, licorice and drunken raspberries on the nose. Light and food friendly, pepper spice mouth, roses and simple young tart cherry. A sausage and red saucy pasta wine.

Purple flowers, black pepper, licorice and drunken raspberries on the nose. Light and food friendly, pepper spice mouth, roses and simple young tart cherry. A sausage and red saucy pasta wine.

Nov 26th, 2017
Tej Virdi

Smooth once it opens up. Great wine for the price. Went well with a pasta dinner

Smooth once it opens up. Great wine for the price. Went well with a pasta dinner

7 people found it helpfulSep 29th, 2014
Jennifer Martin

Clear, consistent ruby red in color. Aromas of cherry and raspberry on the nose followed by bright fruit on the palate backed with moderately crisp acidity and tannins. Some cedar and a hint of smokiness. Moderately persistent finish. Medium bodied. Great value Chianti Classico.

Clear, consistent ruby red in color. Aromas of cherry and raspberry on the nose followed by bright fruit on the palate backed with moderately crisp acidity and tannins. Some cedar and a hint of smokiness. Moderately persistent finish. Medium bodied. Great value Chianti Classico.

6 people found it helpfulMay 11th, 2015
Meg Watkins

Very nice, smooth with a little bite - great with our garlicky pasta,

Very nice, smooth with a little bite - great with our garlicky pasta,

4 people found it helpfulMay 25th, 2015
Sara Grace

I drank this wine on their vineyard in Tuscany. Had a great meal there too.

I drank this wine on their vineyard in Tuscany. Had a great meal there too.

3 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2015
Stephanie L

Pretty awesome Chianti for the price (at Costco). Easy to sip with great conversation and Brie cheese

Pretty awesome Chianti for the price (at Costco). Easy to sip with great conversation and Brie cheese

3 people found it helpfulAug 30th, 2014
Brent S

Perfectly adequate.

Perfectly adequate.

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2018
Josh Center

Smooth with a quick spicy bite. 13% alcohol which is strong for a Classico. An everyday drinking wine.

Smooth with a quick spicy bite. 13% alcohol which is strong for a Classico. An everyday drinking wine.

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2016