Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015

Covert Farms Family Estate Rosé wine

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 leads with dark cherry and plum aromas. Its robust fruit character guides through a bright and poised profile. Hints of cedar, pipe tobacco and warm leather guide the grippy tannins through to a decadent finish. Tasted June 2021.

Process: Aged an unknown time in large oak casks.

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Style: Still Wine

Producer: Castello di Gabbiano

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Classification: DOCG

Vintage: 2015

Colour: Red

Primary Grape: Sangiovese

Secondary Grape: Merlot, Colorino

Organic: N/A

Biodynamic: N/A

Sustainable: N/A

Vegan: N/A

Regeneratively Farmed: N/A

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