About this wine
Bibbiano's entry-level Chianti Classico is a 100% Sangiovese blend from vineyards on both sides of the estate (Vigna del Capannino and Vigne di Montornello), a deliberate choice that goes beyond the DOCG's allowance for up to 20% other varieties — a nod to the purist philosophy instilled by the legendary consultant winemaker Giulio Gambelli. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel for around 16 days, then aged roughly 11-12 months in glass-lined cement vats (with malolactic fermentation also taking place in cement) before 4-6 months of bottle aging. The result is a deep ruby red wine with purple reflections, aromas of violet, rose and orange peel, and a palate of redcurrant, cherry and baked plum framed by chalky, crunchy acidity.
An honest, all-Sangiovese introduction to Chianti Classico — bright, savory, and easy to pair with dinner.
Sommelier's Note
"Proof that Chianti Classico doesn't need a blend to sing — Bibbiano's 100% Sangiovese annata is one of the appellation's purest, most transparent expressions of the grape."
Food Pairings
A versatile, food-friendly red: pairs well with grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, aged pecorino, and roasted poultry.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, trattoria-style meals
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $19-28 (US retail, ex-tax average ~$19 per Wine-Searcher); reference conversion, not an official price
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese, hand-harvested from both the Capannino and Montornello vineyards. Fermented in stainless steel (~16 days), aged approx. 11-12 months in glass-lined cement vats, plus 4-6 months in bottle before release. Organic farming practices since the late 1980s.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Bibbiano's Chianti Classico Annata?
- It is 100% Sangiovese, even though Chianti Classico DOCG rules permit up to 20% of other varieties — a purist choice inherited from consultant winemaker Giulio Gambelli.
- How is Bibbiano's basic Chianti Classico aged?
- It ferments in stainless steel for about 16 days, then ages roughly 11-12 months in glass-lined cement vats rather than oak, followed by several months of bottle aging.
- What food pairs well with Bibbiano Chianti Classico?
- Its bright acidity and medium body make it a natural match for tomato-based pasta, grilled meats, and aged pecorino cheese.
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One of Bibbiano's two flagship single-vineyard wines, sourced exclusively from the 7-hectare Vigna del Capannino, planted only to Sangiovese Grosso on reddish-brown, clay-rich soils on the estate's southwest-facing slope. This terroir produces a dense, structured wine with rich black fruit. The nose shows earthy berries, blood orange, dried plum, tar, black tea and new leather; the palate is full-bodied yet juicy and linear, with plush, layered tannins. Vinous rated the 2018 vintage 91 points.
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigne di Montornello
RedSangiovese
Bibbiano's other flagship single-vineyard wine, from the Montornello vineyard on the estate's northeast-facing slope, where calcareous clay and stony alberese soils give distinctive acidity and a red-fruited profile. Raised from Riserva to Gran Selezione status starting with the 2014 vintage, with production significantly reduced. Intense ruby red with garnet hues; aromas of cherry, sour cherry and ripe red fruit with underbrush and spice; a dense, structured palate balanced by lively freshness and a persistent finish. CellarTracker members rate the 2018 vintage an average of 91.8 points.
キャンティ・クラシコ・リゼルヴァ
Chianti Classico Riserva
RedSangiovese
Bibbiano's Riserva is made exclusively from the 'Sangiovese da Chianti' clone grown on the Montornello side of the estate — the best bunches selected ahead of the single-vineyard Montornello bottling. Fermentation runs about 23 days in stainless steel and cement, followed by roughly 18 months of aging split between cement tanks and French oak tonneaux. It shows calcareous-clay-driven acidity and red-fruited character, with aromas of cherry, orange peel, black tea and pepper, and a dry, harmonious palate with soft, integrated tannins.
ヴィン・サント サン・ロレンツォ オッキオ・ディ・ペルニーチェ
Vin Santo San Lorenzo Occhio di Pernice
dessertotherSangiovese
Bibbiano's dessert wine, named for San Lorenzo, patron saint of the estate's chapel, and made in the 'Occhio di Pernice' (Eye of the Partridge) style from 100% Sangiovese grapes vinified as a rosato. Grapes are dried and then fermented in small casks ('caratelli') of various woods, aging for around three years. The result is a medium amber wine with red-tinged hues, intense and complex aromas of apricot, honey, raisin and fruitcake, and a sweet yet saline, long-finishing palate with residual sugar around 130 g/l.