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Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2011 Wine Review

Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2011

Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2011

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

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castello di Gabbiano

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Tart and enticing: this medium-bodied, smooth Italian red wine absolutely needs food. Bright acidity with tart black cherry flavour. Pair it with pepperoni pizza.

Sangiovese food pairings: pizza, sausages, lasagna.

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This Castello di Gabbiano Sangiovese 2011 was reviewed on August 15, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 479337
  • $15.65 
  • 1,056 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Light-bodied, fruity and bright acidity. Perfect for pasta in tomato-based sauces.
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Bright and herbal like a good chianti. Mouthwatering and savory. Would go great with pizza or pasta with tomato sauce.
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Chianti Classico is a lovely complex wine - ruby red in colour with hints of dark cherry on the nose. The palate is fresh with flavors of plum, violets and juicy cherries which are supported by fine and supple tannins that round out the mouthfeel. The finish is persistent and shows characteristic fresh acidity.

Source: NB Liquor Stores
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Chianti Classico est un joli vin complexe de couleur rouge rubis avec des soupçons de cerise foncée au nez. Son palais est frais avec des saveurs de prunes, de violettes et de cerises juteuses qui sont appuyées par des tannins fins et subtiles qui arr

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool

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