Good ol' Gabbiano. A generally reliable producer of Chianti that I never hesitate picking up. This one ran me $10. Earth and spice on the nose.
A nice Chianti – earthy, funky, some chocolate, a bit of cherry, some blackberry, and a nice balance of oak, all with a reasonable amount of acid. The regular Chianti from Gabbiano is light and zingy, this is a fairly bold wine, lots of funk and earthy notes.
I'm getting a big of cinnamon and spice on the finish that didn't really come through on the palate.
I consider Gabbiano a reliable brand – good, sometimes damn good, especially when you consider the pricepoint.
My sister-in-law recommended this wine for my party this coming weekend. We will have some excellent pasta and salads to go along. Will certainly return to this blog if the party turns out good. Cheers.
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