With heritage dating back to 1480, Cavaliere d’Oro invites you on a journey into the world of Italian wine. During the Middle Ages, our founding Castello and vineyards were protected by the Gold Knight, Cavaliere d’Oro. Today we celebrate this heritage and honor the Cavaliere d’Oro with a bold collection of wines.
Varietal | Chianti |
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Vintage | 2018 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Cork |
Alc/Vol | 12.5% |
Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
Ah la dolce vita – the sweet life of Italy is most definitely in its wines, especially those of Friuli and Trentino, influenced by their Alpine proximity. Further south, the 12th century Castello Gabbiano stands proudly under the Tuscan sun.
The weather was quite unusual in 2018, beginning with very rainy and cold conditions in February and March. While this precipitation was needed, bud break started late. While June and July were ideal, the conditions were quite variable from July 20 to August 23, with sultry heat and often afternoon thunderstorms. The last big storm hit the area end of August some later little rain enabled the grapes to reach their full maturation. At harvest the grapes showed wonderful condition, very fresh and well ripe, giving a classic style wine with plenty of harmony and balance. The quantity were also good. Before the summer we expected to start the harvest at the end of September but the Sangiovese was ready before then in the majority of the territory.