Castello di Gabbiano
カステッロ・ディ・ガッビアーノ
Historic Chianti Classico castle, Sangiovese vines since 1480
Castello di Gabbiano is one of the most historic estates of Chianti Classico, its cellars dating back to 1124 in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Tuscany. Now part of Treasury Wine Estates, the roughly 165-hectare property has been home to Sangiovese vines since 1480 and combines centuries of tradition with modern viticulture under winemaker Federico Cerelli. The estate is renowned for its structured, terroir-driven Chianti Classico and Gran Selezione wines, and its medieval castle remains a landmark of the appellation, open for tastings and tours.
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Who Is This For?
For those who want an authentic, food-friendly Chianti Classico from one of Tuscany's most historic and consistently well-reviewed estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Castello di Gabbiano located?
- In San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy.
- How old is the estate?
- Its cellars date back to 1124, and Sangiovese vines have grown on the property since 1480, making it one of the oldest continuously worked estates in Chianti Classico.
- Who owns Castello di Gabbiano today?
- The estate has been part of the international group Treasury Wine Estates since 2000, which has invested heavily in modernizing the vineyards and cellars.
- What grape variety defines Gabbiano's wines?
- Sangiovese, which accounts for about 85% of the estate's roughly 165 hectares under vine, alongside Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Colorino, Malvasia, and Vermentino.
- What does Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico taste like?
- A dry, medium-bodied red with bright cherry, plum, and light spice notes, firm tannins, and vibrant acidity — a classic, food-friendly expression of Sangiovese.