97 Gabbriano Chianti Classico

[barnesy]

I bought a '97 bottle of Gabbiano Chianti Classico for 8 bucks. How is the quality on this wine and this vineyard? I am new to wines and know little about them and even less about Italian wines. Any information would be appreciated.

Barnesy

[Innkeeper]

This is a good example of the "new" Chiantis. Enjoy it with your Italian pasta, veal, and even light beef dishes.

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[winecollector]

This is one of my favorite everyday drinkers I purchase by the case whenever it goes on sale. Definitely a great value, especially the 97'!

[barnesy]

I opened the chianti tonight. I made a ratatouille Lasagna that was great. The wine was great with the dinner. It had a great finish and a nice color. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I plan to buy several more bottles since they are inexpensive and great.
Thanks for all the info!

Barnesy

[barnesy]

Does anyone know what region and province the Gabbiano winery is in? This is mainly for my own records and desire to learn stuff like that. Thanks,

Barnesy

[Innkeeper]

Piced up a bottle of plain ole Gabbiano Chianti ('04) the other day as the least worst Chianti in a local Supermarket for the proverbial $8. It was a decent midweek accompaniment for Wednesday night pasta. Nothing harsh or bothersome, nor really memorable about it.

[Thomas]

Barnesy,

If that is Castelo di Gabbiano, they are located just south of Florence--Mercatale.

They've been around since the 12th century.

[barnesy]

I've been waiting for that answer for six years! And finally, the mystery is solved.

Barnesy

[Thomas]

I didn't notice the dates until you said that...

Where was I six years ago? Starting a business.

[barnesy]

Slacker.

Barnesy

[Thomas]

If it makes you feel better Barnesy, my business partner is on his own these days. Even a slacker can learn when it's time to get into gear [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/eek.gif[/img]