Tenuta la Gabbiola • RISERVA Chianti Classico DOCG • 6 Bottles

6 BOTTLES OF TENUTA LA GABBIOLA RED WINE DOCG RISERVA

Chianti Classico Riserva comes from the most careful selection of Sangiovese grapes. The soil is semi soft with tendencies of clay. Because it is a skeletal-rich soil, it is considered on average, fertile. The two training methods used are the guyot and the cordon with a planting density of about 5,000 vines / hectare. The harvest is done manually in October.

The Chianti Classico Riserve la Gabbiola is a wine that is best opened within 4-6 years after harvest. The fermentations process takes place in 28-30 degree celsius steel containers where the polyphenols are extracted softly from the skin. The fermentation process lasts about 20 days. The wine is then put into 25hl oak barrels for at least 20 months. The second fermentation process takes place in wood.

We believe that our Sangiovese wine can reach a more soft and full body if aged in larger 25hl barrels as opposed to smaller barriques. The most common characteristic of the Sangiovese is it’s softness yet other prominent notes are its fruitiness and spice. This wine spends at least 6 months in its bottle before marketing.

“Tenuta la Gabbiola” Chianti Classico Riserva
Vines: produced mainly from Sangiovese grapes
Appearance: Ruby red, dense and consistent
Aroma: Intense and persistent with cherry and blackberry aromas. It also contains iris and violet floral notes blending with tobacco and spices.
Taste: Warm and fruity with soft tannins.
Pairings: This wine is paired best with rich foods such as polenta, lasagna and a variety of meats such as Florentine steak and stewed meat. The tannins in the wine react with the succulence of the meat while the alcohol cleanses your palate nicely from the fatty flavors.