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Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riservatext
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16½/20

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2007

Tuscany, ItalyPeppery, black cherry jam, plum, curry spice, licorice, earthy, gamey, floral, cedar, tobacco aromas with a hint of vanilla and chocolate. Dry, round, full, elegant and juicy palate with light tannins. Spicy, gamey, smoky, dried cherry, prune, tobacco, coffee, leather and meat flavours. Good concentration with a warm finish and light grainy tannins. Drink now - 5 years. A definitive improvement in quality from this producer.Tasted: 21 January 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$25.00750mlprivate wine stores
Producer: Castello di GabbianoDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: SangioveseUPC: 089819503223