Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva Cavaliere D'Oro

A Riserva Chianti, yes, that sounds promising! Well, this Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva is a real treat. Made from the estate's oldest vineyards, this Riserva Chianti Classico preserves the most typical organoleptic characteristics of this traditional wine, enhanced by balanced aging in oak.

The best juice from Gabbiano

Castello di Gabbiano was founded in 1124 in the heart of the renowned Chianti Classico region. During the Middle Ages, a courageous Italian knight, Il Cavaliere, dedicated himself to protecting the castle and its vineyards. His code of honor embodied Gabbiano's philosophy that the best things in life deserve the greatest dedication—the estate's vineyards, Old World traditions, and the enjoyment of robust wines. Only the finest grapes from the estate vineyards were selected for this Riserva. Fruit parcels from different locations are kept separate during fermentation and aging, creating an attractive range of flavors and textures for blending a month before bottling. Fermentations take place on the skins in small stainless steel tanks, individually controlled: punchdowns and déléstages are applied according to each must. To round out the wine while maintaining optimal freshness, the juice underwent secondary natural malolactic fermentation in stainless steel plus a portion (50 percent) of French oak. The wine was aged for twelve months in traditional French oak barrels and small barriques—only 10 percent new oak—and then received an additional twelve months of bottle aging before release.

What does the Gabbiano Cavaliere D'Oro Riserva taste like?

On the nose, this wine offers delicious red fruit notes with hints of strawberry, red cherry, and baking spices. A fruit-filled palate of red cherry and tobacco, with additional earthy and spicy notes. The firm tannins are balanced by fresh acidity and good complexity. What a full-bodied wine.