About Cerbaiola
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $35-50
- estimated, comparable to the Bellezza tier
The estate's second single-vineyard Gran Selezione, Cerbaiola comes from a distinct parcel in San Donato in Poggio — in a different UGA (Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive) zone than Bellezza's San Casciano vineyard. Made entirely from Sangiovese, it is a newer addition to Gabbiano's top tier, showing a lighter-bodied, more mineral and saline expression than the denser Bellezza.
Cerbaiola is the newer, more mineral sibling to Bellezza — proof that Gabbiano's Gran Selezione ambitions extend beyond a single hillside.
New to wine?
For those who already know Bellezza and want to taste how much a single vineyard's terroir can change the same grape.
Food Pairings
Its lighter body and mineral edge make it a natural match for grilled lamb chops, herb-crusted pork loin, or truffle pasta; also pairs surprisingly well with grilled saba (mackerel) or duck breast in Japanese cuisine.
When to drink it
Comparative tastings, wine enthusiast gatherings, terroir-focused dinners
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from a single vineyard parcel in San Donato in Poggio, within the San Donato UGA (Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive) — a distinct geographic subzone from Bellezza's San Casciano fruit; vinified and aged as a Gran Selezione under Chianti Classico regulations.
About the producer
Castello di GabbianoHistoric Chianti Classico castle, Sangiovese vines since 1480Visit the producer page →More wines from Castello di Gabbiano
- AlleanzaRed · Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon
- BellezzaRed · Sangiovese
- Chianti ClassicoRed · Sangiovese · Colorino
- Chianti Classico RiservaRed · Sangiovese · Merlot
- Dark KnightRed · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Sangiovese
- Pinot Grigio delle VenezieWhite · Pinot Grigio
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Cerbaiola differ from Bellezza?
- Both are 100% Sangiovese Gran Selezione wines, but Cerbaiola comes from a separate single vineyard in San Donato in Poggio (a different UGA subzone), giving it a lighter body and more mineral, saline character than the denser Bellezza.
- When was Cerbaiola introduced?
- It's a newer addition to Gabbiano's top tier compared to Bellezza, presented by the estate as its second single-vineyard Gran Selezione.
- What food pairs well with Cerbaiola?
- Its lighter body and mineral edge suit grilled lamb, herb-crusted pork, or truffle-based pasta dishes.
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