87POINTS
15¾/20
Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2009
Tuscany, ItalyPeppery, garrigue, cherry jam, smoky, plum, tobacco and leather aromas. Fresh, smooth, round palate with very light tannins. Tobacco, meaty, smoky, peppery, savoury, cherry and dried herb flavours with a bit of red liquorice and cedar on the finish. Solid fruit and balance for accompanying meat dishes.Tasted: 14 December 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $20.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
ON | $18.00 | 750ml | |
AB | $17.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 479337UPC: 089819502417