Wines inspire emotions, the environment, the atmosphere surrounding us when we taste a wine, a food, or smell a perfume, all become an accomplice to our perception and the memory we retain of it. Chic is a beautiful and elegant environment, as well as a stone wall from which to enjoy a spectacular view, or the kitchen of a house where serenity and good taste prevail. Chic is good wine! A
A new and exciting format proposed by AIS in Florence, 3rd and 4th December at the Stazione Leopolda: a modern and more wide-ranging proposal, where the 'Eccellenze di Toscana' will be the godfathers in a catwalk of new labels and emerging wineries in Italy. We will be there, with our wines that have always borne witness to the oldest winemaking tradition, and new proposals that bear witness to our passion and continuous projection towards new experiences. The old teaches, the new treasures
It is amazing how nature reacts to climate challenges. We look at the younger vineyards, which have greatly experienced water stress first and then the effects of a major hailstorm: we see an extraordinary phenomenon of revegetation, as if it were spring⊠It is the vine's physiological response to the powerful hailstorm. Having regained the nourishment, the water, the energies that being lacking had induced the growth stoppage, they now rebloom. By absurdity, if there were summer weather conditions during the fall,
After about a month, we ask again our agronomist about the condition of our vineyards. How are the vines reacting to the abnormal temperatures(very high) and drought at this time? Francesco Caselli says: âThe situation differs from vineyard to vineyard, depending on the age of the vineyards, exposure, and soilâ We can learn so much from his description of the diverse conditions in the vineyards and the reasons behind them. âSome of the youngest vineyards(5/6 years old) show clear signs of water stress.
We interviewed our agronomist, asking him how such an early summer season might affect the growth of grapes in our vineyards. His words : "As of today, mid-June, conditions in our vineyards can be described as normal; no events affecting quality or quantity. We could place this vintage, today, side by side with the conditions recorded at the same date in 2015. The warm weather speeds up the phenological stages; grape fruit set has already occurred. Plants grow vigorously, especially the
The XIV Art Exhibition hosted by Castello di Gabbiano: today it is painter Patrizio Landolfi and his 'Fragmentation' artworks . The art-exhibition is cared by Veronica Caciolli, Art historian. Opening on Saturday, May 14th at 6pm . Aperitif prepared by the restaurant Il Cavaliere and accompanied by MĆvÄo pink bubbles.
An appointment that hasn't been on the agenda for too long: the Chianti Classico Collection. After the long virtual interlude opened in our life, we have the desire, the need for a sensorial experience. Aromas, flavors, physical perceptions are fundamental in the wine world, words have their value and their power, but the language of wine is often untranslatable. So, let the wine do the talking:Â the Chianti Classico Collection 2022 is coming back to present the new Gallo Nero vintages -
Waiting for springâŠthe vineyards are getting ready to awakening - ready to drink wines are bottled - the team prepares for the annual wine appointments - the website is packing its new look - hospitality staff organizes the reopening - the new art exhibition is about to be set up - behind the scenes at restaurant Il Cavaliere the new staff develops a completely new proposal ⊠Some excitement is in the air at Castello di Gabbiano!
From its position overlooking the chianti classico hills this tower has seen the sunset of a December 31st and the dawn of New Years more than 900 times. How much history it could tell⊠It's going to see the New Year 2022 rise. We wish it will be able to tell it as a good year!
Castello di Gabbiano wishes you a sustainable Christmas:
The Life Green Grapes project - New approaches for protection in modern sustainable viticulture: from nursery to harvesting has come to an end (demonstration project funded by the EU Life 2014-2020 program). The activities, which began in July 2017, led to the acquisition of important answers. The Final Conference: Monday, December 13, 2021 (9:45am â 5:00pm). Face-to-face attendance at Auditorium al Duomo - Anfiteatro A. Tomaszewski - Via de' Cerretani, 54/R â Firenze - upon reservation by 6 December - Registration Link Online attendance
Industria Felix rewards Italy that starts again and competes: 160 companies at the top. Castello di Gabbiano is among the 160 companies performing at a management level financially reliable according to Cerved. Our goal has always been quality. Quality is a result of seriousness that is present at any step of our work: in the vineyard as well as in the cellar, towards our customers and with our suppliers. Receiving this award gives us the same pride of the awards achieved
It is not just poetry when Luca Maroni says: âWine is pleasant when its taste recalls in a true way (consistent, balanced, integer) the taste of the fruit from which it has been obtainedâ and âThe fruit-grade of a wine is directly proportioned to the consistency, Balance and Integrity of its tasteâ It is not just mathematics when Luca Maroni calculates: Index of Quality/Pleasantness/Fruit-grade = Consistency + Balance + Integrity IQ/P = C + B + I It wasn't just our promise when we
Last 2021 harvest day: picking up Sangiovese grapes in the Bellezza vineyard. First comments coming from the winery confirm our expectations: reduced quantities, very much unfortunately, and low yields (we knew it). Yet, quality in some vineyards was really surprising - definitely above expectations. Some excitement rose in the cellar at the arrival of some Sangiovese grapes (and other varieties as well). Every harvest is different and each time it brings new surprises!
Itâs harvest time!  September was propitious: sunny, with good temperature ranges day and night, some gentle rain and good ventilation. As expected, some difficulties in the youngest vineyards that most suffered from the heat and drought: here further to the natural selection the viticulturistâs expert eyes and hands selected only the grapes they deserve. We have already finished harvesting Merlot grapes. Let's start in a few days the most beautiful Sangiovese, addressed to the Riserva Chianti ClassicoâŠ
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For those interested in the world of viticulture, a walk through the Sangiovese grapes vineyards today can be very instructive. It is clear where and why the grapes have suffered and, where and why the grapes have held up well these very hot and dry weeks. Younger vineyards whose vines have shallower roots show suffering, as well as vineyards whose exposure did not allow to adequately protect all the clusters from the sun - here some clusters look half in good
A walk among the rows of vines - we are in the Bellezza vineyard - the veraison of the grapes has begun. The heat of the last few weeks resulted in the grapes veraison about a week earlier than the average in recent years, but the conditions of the grapes are very good. It is the onset of the ripening of the grapes. The veraison is the change of color of the grape berries: this represents the transition from berry growth
The candidacy of the Chianti Classico territory in the Unesco cultural and natural World Heritage list has been approved. Thus begins the process for the recognition of our territory, the Gallo Nero production area, in the World Heritage List. It is just the first step of a long journey we hope will lead to the right acknowledgement of the importance that the Chianti Classico area has in the cultural panorama of Tuscany, of Italy. At Castello di Gabbiano we hope that
As a result of our focus on reducing environmental impact and sustainable development of wine production we joined some projects and got Sustainability certifications. In the year 2015 we became acquainted with V.I.V.A. project "The Sustainability of Viticulture in Italy" - Â part of the national âSustainability and Cultureâ project started year 2011 by the Ministry of the Environment and of Protection of the Territory and Sea. Â The pilot phase of the project - completed in 2014 - led to the definition
Wine mindfulness : climate is changing, the way grapes are grown change, the wine change. The climate changes we are now facing are not really unwonted as we might think in the history of wine-growing. At the matter of facts wine-growers always had to deal with adaptation to the climate. Today to front a warmer climate, we choose to plant vines further apart, use rootstocks that are more resistant to drought, make sure that leaves increasingly protect grape bunches from sunlight. Also the selection
In the heart of Chianti region, âIl Cavaliereâ is the name of Castello di Gabbiano estate restaurant housed in a renovated XVI century farmhouse situated in a very attractive position, on top of the hill, overlooking the property. Here you can enjoy a healthy and tasty meal in a cozy atmosphere, outdoor in the cool and an absolute peaceful surrounding. Our chefâs cuisine is based on traditional Tuscan dishes created strictly with fresh ingredients and with a light hand. A glass of
Those in Italy who are lucky enough to live there and can tour the country when they want. Those who comes to Italy on vacation. Those who come to Italy to study, work, discover
Michaela Morris reviews the latest Chianti Classico wines to be bottled and released this year with more than 170 tasted. Castello di Gabbiano is among Chianti Classico value picks she selected @ Decanter . âCastello di Gabbiano, Cavaliere dâOro, Chianti Classico 2018: Winemaker Federico Cerelli oversees a friendly, well-priced annata as well as a highly affordable and satisfying Gran Selezione.â
Sustainability has become an essential issue to which the world is paying attention - not enough yet. A chorus of voices raised in defense of a planet whose health is threatened. Life Green Grapes is a voice in the choir. The Life Green Grapes project - New approaches for protection in a modern sustainable viticulture: from nursery to harvesting - is a demonstration project funded by the EU Life 2014-2020 program, whose activities started in July 2017 and will end in
After a long wait, finally we can schedule re-opening to the public. The only visitors that we have been welcoming for some months - to whom we find ourselves now even talking about - are hares, pheasants, deer, doves
We have always preferred the single spurred cordon training system in our sangiovese grapes vineyards. However, we never ignore the different technical experimentation, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Thus a new sapling plant Sangiovese was born in 2017 -Â a still very young vineyard that we are following very carefully. Today we share the beauty of these young vines that proudly grow like saplings, confronting perplexed with their sisters in the surrounding vineyards which are growing
Castello di Gabbiano's Easter message: never forget to
We are happy every time we can share new good scores for our wines. Today vintage 2016 of our wines Bellezza and Alleanza meet Monica Larner's approval - for Robert Parker_Wine Advocate : 2016 Cavaliere d'Oro Bellezza Gran Selezione Chianti Classico . 2016 Cavaliere d'Oro Alleanza IGT Toscana Siamo felici ogni volta che possiamo condividere nuovi buoni punteggi per i nostri vini. Oggi una nuova approvazione da Monica Larner (Robert Parker_Wine Advocate) per l'annata 2016 di Bellezza e Alleanza.
The traveler never stops. In this time, when travel is not possible, he relies on his own imagination, on readings, on the vision of beautiful documentaries and services available on TV and online. An inexpensive way of "self-transporting" around the world â no limits of time or distance. The whole world becomes accessible. We discover new destinations, some very far from the place where we live, some just close to home. Andy McNeill & Todd Bludworth for Destination Everywhere podcasts discover
Spring prelude: nature sends messages to us every day. Without words, no slogans, no models, no social networks, no language difference, it communicates continuously to the whole world, all over the Earth. New life comes again and again. We got it. We share it .
Once again proud to share our wines awards: Cavaliere d'Oro Gabbiano 2017 Chianti Classico, Cavaliere d'Oro Castello di Gabbiano 2016 Riserva Chianti Classico and Cavaliere d'Oro Bellezza 2015 Gran Selezione Chianti Classico . These coming by wines critic Raffaele Vecchione (www.winescritic.com)
"The Selections" Castello di Gabbiano is a collection of single-varietal wines, born from those vines in special vintages are at their best. Today a new label comes to enrich the collection: 2018 Cabernet Franc . Cabernet Franc grape is most used in blends, to bring important notes that can correct or enrich a wine, but its proud character, elegance, the beautiful balance of the many tasting notes it offers, are truly appreciable when it is vinified alone. 2018 vintage it was clear
The new year brings a new label by Le Selezioni di Castello di Gabbiano: MĆvÄo (it was announced!) A rosĂ© wine, which contains all the meanings of its name. MĆvÄo [Latin] = move, set in motion - shake - change, transform - undertake, begin - move, soften - impress - distract, change one's opinion - provoke, produce, arouse - dance. A new way of understanding Sangiovese - produced according to the ancestral method -  sparkling! To toast the goals that we will reach in
The strength of Christmas : with or without family lunches, parties, hugs, toasts and gifts, Christmas always comes anyway. For everyone. Silence perhaps will make it easier to feel its greatness. La forza del Natale: con o senza i pranzi in famiglia, le feste, gli abbracci, i brindisi e i regali, Natale comunque arriva sempre. Per tutti. Nel silenzio forse sarĂ piĂč facile sentirne la grandezza.
Some key words always guided our work, we had never realized that they can all be summed up in two words: UVA PRETIOSA(Precious Grape). Â Today Castello di Gabbiano is the leader of the UVA PRETIOSA Project. The industrial wine sector is exploring solutions to develop marketable products resulting from the exploitation of the industryâs wastes. UVA PRETIOSA project aims to find new reuses technics of by-products of grape-wine production chain. Winemaking is well-known for its generation of large amounts of organic
Our 2016 Cavaliere d'Oro Bellezza Gran Selezione Chianti Classico continues to collect awards. Â Here is last review by Antonio Galloni @Vinous. Il nostro Cavaliere d'Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Bellezza 2016 continua a raccogliere riconoscimenti. Ecco l'ultima recensione di Antonio Galloni @Vinous.
2018 Cavaliere dâOro Gabbiano Chianti is featured as Wine Spectatorâs âWine of the Weekâ in todayâs Sips & Tips newsletter A tip to add warmth to the Thanksgiving celebration!
Castello di Gabbiano "Le Selezioni": there is ferment in the air
We receive few good news in this particular and difficult historical period and we receive it once again thanks to our wines, by WineEnthusiast: 93   Castello di Gabbiano 2016 Cavaliere d'Oro Bellezza Gran Selezione Chianti Classico  90    Castello di Gabbiano 2016 Cavaliere d'Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 89Best Buy        Castello di Gabbiano 2017 Cavaliere d'Oro Chianti Classico Â
From Castello di Gabbiano oil mill, the first considerations on the 2020 olives pressing: a very satisfactory year from the quantity side, many olives, unfortunately the yield is low (under 11%), but the quality of the oil is very good! At the first tastings the 2020 oil, from an organoleptic point of view, is very characteristic, rich in aromas and flavor, with the typical bitter note of our oil. It will be bottled very soon.
2020 harvest: in the cellar the punching down and the first racking of the Sangiovese are in progress. In the next appointments
The pressing of the olives takes place immediately after harvesting at the oil mill of Castello di Gabbiano. The whole process, which provides for cleaning and subsequent washing of the olives, crushing hammer and for the centrifugal extraction, cold occurs(not over 27°C)⊠what results, however, offers us very warm sensations on the palate, heart, mind. The new oil is coming!Â
We started the olives harvest: waiting to hear the agronomist's words on the state of the olives and the first tastings of the new oil, we share some suggestive images
(âŠread here previous episodes) It is always the very last weeks of the grapes ripening season to determine the final quality of the vintage. The 2020 vintage was not easy from a qualitative point of view although the conditions were excellent up to 3 weeks before harvest. With the late September and early October rains, everything got complicated. Having a large extension of vineyards, every year we find different expressions in our SANGIOVESE vineyards: this year more than ever the location
(âŠread here previous episodes) The harvest keeps, the Sangiovese grapes that have already reached their full ripeness arrive in the cellar and undertake their transformation process. Most of these sangiovese grapes will perform the alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel - only for some of these grapes our choice falls on the wooden fermentation. In this case we use so-called "exhausted" barriques, of third or fourth passage.
(âŠread here previous episodes)  Harvest is still on: we harvested about 5,000 quintals of grapes over 100 hectares - low yields (less than 45 quintals/hectare) our FORECAST is confirmed. There are approximately 50 hectares of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Petit Verdot still to pick. We started to harvest the best Sangiovese grapes for our Riserva Chianti Classico:  great SATISFACTION, the Sangiovese grapes are still healthy and beautiful, despite the repeated rains. The CONCERN is fairly represented by the water-soaked soil, in some vineyards we
Continuing our updates on everything that happens at Castello di Gabbiano in this intense harvest period : in the vineyard, in the cellar, in the barrel room,
Here we are again reporting what happens at Castello di Gabbiano during this intense harvest period, in the vineyard, in the cellar, in the barrel room