Castello di Gabbiano 'Alleanza' Rosso, Tuscany, Italy 2010

WINEMAKER: Federico Cerelli FARMING: Sustainable VARIETIES: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon TERROIR: Castello di Gabbiano is located in the heart of Chianti Classico and has a total of 165 hectares under vine, mainly in the municipality of San Casciano in Val di Pesa. AGING: Aged in barrique, combo of new and used. TASTING NOTES: Juicy red cherry, plum, and wild berry with hints of Mediterranean herbs, rose, and subtle spice; medium-bodied with bright acidity, silky tannins, and a clean, mineral-lined finish. FOOD PAIRINGS: Pasta al pomodoro, grilled lamb skewers, roast chicken with herbs, pecorino toscano, Tuscan salumi.