About Dark Knight
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $13-25
- Alcohol
- 13.7%
A Toscana IGT red blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Sangiovese, named for "Il Cavaliere" — the knight who for centuries protected the Castello di Gabbiano estate. Aged around 8 months in barrel plus further bottle aging before release, Dark Knight is built as a bolder, more fruit-forward, everyday expression of the estate's red-blend style.
Dark Knight is Gabbiano's answer to 'what if Chianti wore a leather jacket' — plush, dark, and unapologetically crowd-pleasing.
New to wine?
A bold, fruit-forward red that's easy to love — a great gateway into Tuscan blends beyond straight Sangiovese.
Food Pairings
Its plush dark fruit and coffee, chocolate notes make it a crowd-pleaser with burgers, BBQ ribs, and pepperoni pizza; also pairs easily with yakitori tare (sweet soy glaze) or teriyaki chicken.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, BBQ, everyday drinking
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend dominant in Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Sangiovese; aged approximately 8 months in barrel followed by roughly 3 months of bottle aging before release.
About the producer
Castello di GabbianoHistoric Chianti Classico castle, Sangiovese vines since 1480Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the story behind the name "Dark Knight"?
- It's named for "Il Cavaliere," the knight who for centuries protected the Castello di Gabbiano estate — a nod to the estate's medieval heritage.
- What grapes are used?
- A blend dominant in Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Sangiovese.
- What food pairs well with Dark Knight?
- Its dark fruit and coffee, chocolate notes pair well with burgers, BBQ ribs, and pepperoni pizza.
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