ON-219808 BC-479337
Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2012
Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
LCBO# 219808
0G
8888
$16.95
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Critic Reviews (4)
Rhys Pender, MW
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Rhys Pender, MW

Dusty and savoury with some chocolate and cocoa, floral and blueberry and savoury dried herbs. The palate is medium...

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Steve Thurlow
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Steve Thurlow

This is a typical Chianti Classico with aromas of dry red cherry fruit with tobacco, mild spice and forest floor...

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Treve Ring
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Treve Ring

Cherries - black and morello - rule this herbal Chianti classico. Anise, raspberry and a riff of menthol linger on...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a mid-weight, fairly well balanced young Chianti in a traditional vein, with redcurrant/cherry fruit,...

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Community Reviews (3)
harryc93
8888
harryc93

Characteristic brick red-orange of Sangiovese. Ripe red cherries, tomato leaf, hints of thyme, and oak spice greet the nose. On the palate, it is savoury and mouth-filling, with some astringency, significant earth, and spiciness. Acidity is medium and tannins are very fine. A balanced, made for (Italian) food style of wine with a finish of good length.

It's only wine but I like it
8787
It's only wine but I like it

A pleasant light-mid weight CC, with typical sour/dried cherry notes, good acidity and slightly earthy notes. Just enough structure and virtually no oak that I can detect. I really like the authenticity of this red. A fine deal at $13.95 on sale, certainly worth picking up a few for Pizza Wednesday nights. Tasted Dec 2014.

Craig Townson
Not RecommendedNR
Craig Townson





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