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Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2009 Wine Review

Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2009

Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2009

Chianti Classico, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $15.00

Drink: 2010-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castello di Gabbiano

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 88/100

A robust, black-cherry rich wine with a savoury underlay of sun-dried tomatoes and toast. Full-bodied and smooth, this red delivers incredible quality and pleasure for the money.

Sangiovese food pairings: eggplant parmigiano, meat lovers pizza.

This Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2009 was reviewed on May 8, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 25155
  • $11.62 
  • 1,675 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Mark Britton rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This is a great value DOCG Chianti Classico at $16.95. The oak is strong but it works with nice flavours of earth, pepper, and some green vegetables. It's balanced by soft black fruit and very soft, plush tannins. A very nice, easy drinking wine.
Richard Traxel reviewed this wine as follows:

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Emil reviewed this wine as follows:

Drank at Tin Cup
The 2009 Chinati DOCG is a deep ruby red color in the glass, while the nose exhibits floral aromas of violets and a ripe array of red wild berries. The dry, full bodied palate is perfectly balanced with flavors that echo the nose. The tannins are sweet, smooth and mouth filling, and the finish is clean.

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