With winemaking heritage dating back to 1480, Gabbiano invites you on a journey into the world of Tuscan wine.
Vineyards:
Grapes for this wine were sourced from our estate’s premium vineyards located in Tuscany’s prized Chianti Classico winegrowing region.
Winemaking:
To extract maximum color and flavor, immediately after they were harvested, the grapes were macerated on the skins for 15 days at controlled temperatures of 80–82°F. Malolactic fermentation in botti (large, neutral barrels) followed to round out the wine while retaining its natural acidity and freshness.
Aging:
Most of the wine (60%) was aged in French oak casks (15 Hl, 35 Hl, and 50 Hl) for eight months, with a smaller amount (20%) aged in small, neutral oak barrels. The remaining wine (20%) matured in 200 Hl cement tanks. Aging in this manner provided the winemaker with a diverse range of flavors and textures to work with in crafting his final blend.
