This Tuscan property has been on a roll in recent vintages, so 2013 is just another in a string of successes. The Riserva exhibits excellent structure, with good weight on the palate and firm acidity. On the nose the wine shows notes of dried herbs and spice, which carry through to the palate. Aromas of black cherry and earthy forest floor dominate. The finish shows intensity and uncommon length. Drink now of wait another three to five years, when this vintage will be approaching its peak.
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
By Robert Whitley