Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
The Bibbiano Estate is in the historic Chianti region, in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti, overlooking the Elsa Valley towards the castle of Monteriggioni. Today’s owners, Tommaso and Federico Marrocchesi Marzi, are the fifth generation. Surrounded by vast olive groves consisting of over three thousand trees, Bibbiano’s vineyards cover an area of about 25 hectares, at an altitude ranging from 270 to 300 meters, with enviable exposure and excellent microclimate. The vineyards consist of plants of Sangiovese and Sangiovese Grosso grapes as well as a smaller quantity of Colorino.
What puts Bibbiano a cut above its peers is the property had the longest standing consultancy with famed winemaker Giulio Gambelli. If you are familiar with producers such as Montevertine and Soldera, then you are familiar with Mr. Gambelli as he put those labels on the map. Soldera is arguably the most sought-after wine from Italy today along with Ornellaia Massetto. While Mr. Gambelli passed away a little over a decade ago, there is no question that he has left his imprint on this winery. The current winemaker was trained under Mr Gambelli’s Guidance, and to this day they utilize techniques implemented by this legendary winemaker.
Winemaker Notes: Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva is a brilliant ruby red. The wine offers aromas of prune and cherry. On the palate, it is dry and harmonious with soft tannins.
Savory and tarry cranberries and strawberries here, followed with some cured meat and blood orange. This is a juicy and delicious Chianti Classico Riserva with tangy savoriness that’s fully woven into the wine. Medium-bodied with firm yet silky and savory tannins. Quite effortless. Beautiful now.
The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is organic Sangiovese that ages in equal parts cement and tonneaux after a 23-day maceration in stainless steel. The wine offers bright intensity and lively fruit with cherry, wild berry, earth and candied orange peel. It wine shows medium-rich concentration and good acidity.
An elegant style, with pure strawberry and raspberry flavors. Features flashes of wild rosemary and sage, with an earthy accent. Delivers dusty tannins, which should integrate with another year or two of aging. Drink now.
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