I've had my ups and downs with Chianti/Sangiovese - including a previous encounter with Gabiano's entry level Chianti offering - and I just can't seem to find a solid foothold. Sometimes delicious, sometimes meh. This falls more on the meh side of things. Wound a bit too tight, both on the palette and nose, you get mostly earthy notes but miss out on the fruit. Even with time to open up this one just didn't deliver (I actually preferred the entry level offering).
I've had my ups and downs with Chianti/Sangiovese - including a previous encounter with Gabiano's entry level Chianti offering - and I just can't seem to find a solid foothold. Sometimes delicious, sometimes meh. This falls more on the meh side of things. Wound a bit too tight, both on the palette and nose, you get mostly earthy notes but miss out on the fruit. Even with time to open up this one just didn't deliver (I actually preferred the entry level offering).
3 people found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2015
Angry enough to hit you with a sour plum and loving enough to make you a nice pasta with so many herbs. Tannins are prevalent which I’m into but others may want to wait a minute. Not the most complex but it has intelligence
Angry enough to hit you with a sour plum and loving enough to make you a nice pasta with so many herbs. Tannins are prevalent which I’m into but others may want to wait a minute. Not the most complex but it has intelligence
2 people found it helpfulJan 6th, 2020
Absolutely lovely - artisan bread, some cheeses, olives, charcuterie and a warm breeze.
Absolutely lovely - artisan bread, some cheeses, olives, charcuterie and a warm breeze.
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
Nice brightness, length and progression. Gripping tannins but overall very balanced.
Nice brightness, length and progression. Gripping tannins but overall very balanced.
Mar 31st, 2017
Sour red cherries, tomato & oregano predominate. Licorice. Tannins are smooth, crazy acidic.
Sour red cherries, tomato & oregano predominate. Licorice. Tannins are smooth, crazy acidic.
Feb 19th, 2017
Deep ruby-garnet (blood?) red in the glass. Fully present nose of cherry and pencil shavings. Full body with medium plus acidity (softened by the touch of Merlot) and velvety tannins. Palate echoes the nose with a hint of vanilla midway. Finish is medium long and black. Solid.
Deep ruby-garnet (blood?) red in the glass. Fully present nose of cherry and pencil shavings. Full body with medium plus acidity (softened by the touch of Merlot) and velvety tannins. Palate echoes the nose with a hint of vanilla midway. Finish is medium long and black. Solid.
Sep 5th, 2016
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
