Why You'll Love This Wine "Alleanza" means alliance, and this Super Tuscan blend is Castello di Gabbiano's statement wine, bridging Old World tradition with New World richness. A Merlot-driven red from estate vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone, aged in French oak. 91 points, Wine Enthusiast.
Tasting Notes Intense, midnight purple in color. The nose is sweet and floral—cherries, vanilla, candied orange, black pepper, and cloves. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate with stewed black plum, dark fruit, black licorice, and baking spices. Ripe and concentrated with a savory, herbaceous undertone and firm, age-worthy tannins that linger on a long, dry finish.
Food Pairings
- Well-marbled ribeye steak
- Braised meats and game roasts
- Aged cheeses
- Rich, savory stews
Why It Works Sourced from estate vineyards where Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive in rocky, marl-rich limestone and clay soils. The winery calls it "a wine in perfect balance between old and new world style"—and that's exactly right. The 2018 vintage delivered excellent ripeness and spice, and after years of bottle age, this is drinking beautifully now with plenty of life ahead. A Super Tuscan experience without the Super Tuscan price tag.
