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The new season!

Il grande portone del castello si riapre per accogliere i suoi visitatori. Ultimati i lavori di manutenzione, ritocchi e migliorie nei diversi ambienti dedicati all’accoglienza - dalle camere agli appartamenti, dall’ingresso alla piscina - il nostro team ospitalità, al completo e in forma, è pronto a ripartire per la nuova stagione. Il castello è aperto, l’enoteca è aperta, il 23 Marzo riaprirà anche il ristorante "Il Cavaliere" (media) The large doorway of the castle reopens to welcome our visitors. Some maintenance

An Artist at work

 C’è un artista all'opera al castello! La sua arte è la pittura. Il suo stile è dinamico, ricco di colore, luce e movimento. Il risultato sono quadri che coinvolgono lo spettatore e stimolano le emozioni. I suoi capolavori saranno esposti al castello. Abbiamo un appuntamento con lui, è fissato per Sabato 16 APRILE . L’artista si chiama Harald Hoffmann de Vere .   An artist is at work here! His art is painting. His style is dynamic, rich in colour, light and

Il Cavaliere al Montrachet

The last day for chef Francesco Berardinelli in the colleague’s kitchen, at Le Montrachet. For three days Le Montrachet  proposed the most traditional Tuscan aromas and flavours. Of course, paired with Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico wines . We just have to wait for his friend Luc Fiolé, chef at Le Montrachet, to and see Francesco at Il Cavaliere

A Tuscan scent at the Montracher

A Tuscan scent at the Montrachet: 24th to 26th February Chef Francesco Berardinelli of Il Cavaliere di Castello di Gabbiano, will work to duet with the star Chef Luc Fiolé, in the kitchen of the restaurant Le Montrachet. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Tuscan menu, paired with the prestigious wines of Castello di Gabbiano. Francesco’s recipes express his love for Tuscany and quality food: fresh and clean flavors that elevate the reputation of Italian cuisine.

who, where, how, when?….

(to be continued

CHIANTI CLASSICO COLLECTION 2016

The 2016 Chianti Classico Collection is not only the new vintages preview event, but also the opening of the celebration of a 300 year history wine. An appointment that you cannot miss!

The Winekillers notes…

  The Chianti Classico Tasting notes by Luca Gardini are online! Reading his article is highlyrecommended: it is a short and clear profile of the appellation history, production area, and essential points of the regulation. Luca Gardini also published his selection of Chianti Classico wines: 2013 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico DOCG is there. It is scored 92 - "This Sangiovese is not quite a solo performance, but almost. One year of aging in wood of different capacities and stainless steel. Complex aromas of

Wine&Siena event : upcoming

On January 30th and 31st, 2016, in Siena, the Rocca Salimbeni, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena historical headquarters, and the Grand Hotel Continental will host the first edition of Wine&Siena Event, wine festival that will expose best wine products of Italy and Toscana. Chianti Classico Riserva 2012 Castello di Gabbiano will be offered in the tasting proposed by the Consortium of Chianti Classico.

Today suggestion is….

This time the suggestion is: to Castello di Gabbiano by FIAT500!  Anyway, by any means, always welcome! Cette fois la suggestion est: aux Castello di Gabbiano en Fiat 500!   En tout cas, par tous moyens, toujours les bienvenus!

2016 AGENDA

  This year we will offer you many events at the castle: cultural meetings will take turns to gourmet appointments, artistic events with other purely oenological,

New vintages coming soon….

Nei prossimi mesi assaggeremo le nuove annate dei nostri vini, siete pronti? In the coming months the new vintages of our wines will be released, are you ready for them? Dans les prochains mois, nous allons déguster les nouveaux millésimes de nos vins, êtes-vous prêt?

The Epiphany….

There’s a saying here in Italy that goes “L’Epifania, tutte le feste si porta via”, which means “Epiphany, carries away all festivities”. Basically it’s the last holiday just before going back to everyday life on the 7th January. According to the Italian tradition, the Befana is a very old woman who flies on a battered broom, visiting children on the night between the 5th and 6th of January (the night of the Epiphany), to fill the stockings left by them, usually

HAPPY YEAR 2016!

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Year 2015 at Castello di Gabbiano…. (episode 7 THE END)

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Year 2015 at Castello di Gabbiano…. (episode 6)

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Year 2015 at Castello di Gabbiano…. (episode 4)

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FURTHER AWARD FOR CASTELLO DI GABBIANO RISERVA

  1st December 2015 : Vancouver Magazine publishes the Best of Show 2016 wine awards. Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico is awarded in the category Best Rich Red Wine 2016 “Bold and powerful, these reds are loaded with flavour, emphatic tannins, and rich body. Best in a big-bowled glass with robust food: stir-fried beef or steak tartare.” By DJ Kearney

Another diVine day: yesterday

Florence Central Market, yesterday Thursday 3rd December

Another diVine day!

Un altro Divino Dì

Let’s have a drink!

  Il Divino Dì In English “The diVine day”, it is the name (a pun based on Italian words assonance) of the aperitif events hold by Enoteca Gallo Nero, at MCF -Florence Central Market- on Thursdays evening, with Chianti Classico producers attendance. A good idea, a fine name, a beautiful location and also a good time for the events. So, we give you a first date THURSDAY November 19, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Enoteca Gallo Nero in the MCF. See you there!

Olive pressing

  In the evening when it is dark the light at our mill is still on. Our mill is working intensively: olives arrive twice a day, late morning and late evening, it does not stop until all the olives of the day have been processed, it is important that processing the oil is made as quickly as possible after harvest to ensure the highest quality oil. This year the oil is high quality indeed : rich in perfumes, has a beautiful colour

Olive harvest

  It 's time to pick olives up. It looks faintly like a revenge the excitement we approach this harvest,

HARVEST PARTY

  Harvest Party for Gabbiano team A long, challenging and very satisfying season of hospitality, full of guests and events. A hard harvest, due to the varying weather, but that brought to the cellar excellent grapes. Then, the usual "Harvest Party" at the castle, where entire team participates every year with their families. A beautiful celebration, as always!  

TUSCAN EXCELLENCE

NOT TO MISS : For those who will be in Florence, Sunday 8 and Monday 9 November , at the Stazione Leopolda: the A.I.S.(Italian Sommelier Association) will be present at the Food & Wine in Progress event with "The Excellence of Tuscany", which provides tastings of the best wines of the 150 Tuscan wineries which are part of the 2016 AIS Wine Guide . Of course, we will be there!

Natural art-work

Uva : una delle opere d'arte della natura. Grape:  an art-work by nature. Raisin: une des œuvres d'art de la nature. Trauben: eines der Kunstwerke der Natur.

Hightech tradition

The harvest is completed. Our grapes are fermenting. Traditional processes in our cellar: the work to be done is what we have always done, there is no better system than those handed down. Thanks to modern technologies today the machine alongside man can reproduce the exact human action, led by the intelligent mind of man. When technology allows man to work according to ancient methods, that is high-tech.        

#61 TOP 100 BEST BUY by WINE ENTHUSIAST

Quasi 19500 vini in assaggio, meno del 7% hanno avuto il prezioso riconoscimento di Best Buy (Miglior rapporto qualità prezzo). Da qui gli esperti di Wine Enthusiast sono partiti per estrapolare una rosa ancora più speciale.   Chianti Classico 2012 Castello di Gabbiano è il 61° nella lista dei vini di più alto valore dell’anno!(alto giudizio, prezzo entro $15)   Nearly 19,500 wines reviewed, less than 7% earned the treasured Best Buy status. To determine the annual Top 100 Best Buys, Wine Enthusiast’s

men at work…

Vendemmia in corso al castello

Ferrari

Last saturday, a rendez-vous by twenty Ferrari cars at Castello di Gabbiano, a pit-stop at Il Cavaliere for the drivers!  

2015 harvest

Photo reportage: Tuesday, September 22, Merlot harvest in our vineyards Cerbaiola

the castles in chianti

Saturday, September 26th Castello di Gabbiano will offer an interesting conference organized from the Municipality of San Casciano Val di Pesa, in collaboration with the Centro Studi Chiantigiani Clante and under the sponsorship of the Region of Tuscany. Some experts and researchers will contribute to speaking in terms of historical, archaeological and artistic heritage of the castles of Chianti, ancient fortified settlements that tell the story of a land! (see the conference program)

An appointment at ‘Il Cavaliere’

Il chianti classico pedalando

20 Settembre: Gran Fondo Gallo Nero  Un suggestivo percorso di 135Km(ma c'è anche l'alternativa di 79Km), che si snoda sulle belle colline del nostro territorio, il Chianti Classico. Un susseguirsi di salite e discese, ogni curva svela un nuovo, magnifico scenario. Accompagnerà i nostri ciclisti l'inebriante profumo dell’uva matura che attende di essere raccolta. Siamo felici di premiare gli sportivi che affrontano questa impresa (…e il giusto premio non può che essere firmato Gallo Nero!) A fascinating itinerary of 135km (a 79Km

A good recommendation

    Great suggestion by the editorial staff of "Cucine d'Italia" Magazine, we thank for their attention and for the space spent for Castello di Gabbiano! The play of colors and flavors this land has to offer in the fall are special, we just have to complete with the best wine pairing, skilled hands in the kitchen and a cozy and warm environment

Our next appointment: Expo del Chianti Classico in Greve!

Even richer the program of the event "Expo del Chianti Classico", now in its 45th edition, in Greve in Chianti. Have a look at the events not to miss

VINSANTO del Chianti Classico DOCG

Vinsanto del Chianti Classico DOCG 2010 Bottled, and finally in our wineshop the 2010 Vinsanto, made from our Malvasia grapes. When the wait is long, expectations grow up.

VINSANTO

  It's a long way

35 years working at Gabbiano!

  When a person spends most of his working life in a company, it means it's not so bad. Today we greet Francis, who clocks in his last day of work. He retires, after 35 years working here!

2015 EXPO: I was there

 Now and until October, never again. Then who, given the opportunity, do not want to visit it at least once? Most say great things, but to say you have to see! Another chance to taste our special RISERVA

AUGUST IN CHIANTI

August: all in sun on the beach(or, not!) The Chianti hills can offer a good alternative, with various attractions for every type of traveller: a relaxing and healthy holiday in the open air, on a farm, for families with children; endless hilly paths, among vineyards, olive groves and forests to explore by bike, on horseback, on foot, for sports lovers; appealing wine&food itineraries for gourmets (with relaxing poolside breaks between one stage and the other); chance to visit many places of

A toast with Anh Do!

Welcome Anh Do! He arrived driving his 500 car: we always love to drink a toast with nice and fun people! see his visit on

climate and vines

 It is definitely hot, we had the latest rain on June 15 (20mm): we care about our vines, we check they do not show signs of distress,

la vecchia vite

  The power of nature is always surprising: this vine comes from a over 50 years old root that survived the grubbing of a vineyard and masonry work undertaken around it. For many years its shoots, peeking from beneath a wall, were cut, until a sensitive soul decided to let it grow

2010 Bellezza

http://www.winemag.com/gallery/12-top-rated-chianti-bottles-under-40/

An aperitif in Chianti…

"Zonaperitvo San Casciano Val di Pesa" is our next appointment! On July 4, at the CasaChiantiClassico in Radda in Chianti: an aperitif in the name of Chianti Classico wines produced in San Casciano in Val di Pesa: Castello di Gabbiano will be there!