Gigino Grande
ジジーノ・グランデ
Cantina Barbanera
Sangiovese · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot
About this wine
A Toscana Rosso IGT crafted by Barbanera in memory of Luigi ('Gigino') Barbanera, blending Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The Sangiovese portion undergoes a light 20-day drying before fermentation, with cold maceration ahead of fermentation at 25°C, followed by a year of aging in French and American oak barrels. Deep, intense amaranth-red in color, it shows black cherry, blackcurrant, white pepper, and sweet vanilla on the nose, an elegant and harmonious palate with silky tannins, and a long, persistent finish of dark chocolate and coffee bean.
A rich, chocolate-and-coffee-toned red for those who enjoy bold, oak-driven wines with real depth.
Sommelier's Note
"Rated highly by critics from its very first vintage, this is Barbanera's tribute cuvée — dense, chocolatey, and built to impress."
Food Pairings
A rich, structured red suited to grilled or braised red meats, aged hard cheeses, and dishes with dark, savory sauces.
When to drink it
Celebratory dinners, pairing with rich meat dishes, gifting for special occasions
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Price Range
- $28-45 (based on US retail listings for the 80° Anniversario bottling, ranging roughly $28-59 depending on vintage and retailer)
Terroir & Winemaking
Sangiovese (lightly dried for 20 days) blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; cold maceration, fermentation at 25°C, and one year of aging in French and American oak barrels.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who or what is 'Gigino Grande' named after?
- It is produced in memory of Luigi ('Gigino') Barbanera, a member of the founding family.
- What does this wine taste like?
- Black cherry, blackcurrant, white pepper, and sweet vanilla aromas, with silky tannins and a long finish of dark chocolate and coffee bean.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled or braised red meats, aged hard cheeses, and dishes with rich, savory sauces.
- How is this wine aged?
- It ages for about a year in a combination of French and American oak barrels, following a light 20-day drying of the Sangiovese portion.
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