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Alleanza

Castello di Gabbiano

Toscana · Italy

Alleanza

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Toscana
Appellation
Toscana
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast meat · grilled meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses · dark chocolate

Rated vintages

  • 201091 pts

    This delicious Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend offers an alluring fragrance of blackberry, red currant and thyme punctuated by tarry, leather aromas. The palate shows ample plum flavor layered with chocolate and cinnamon accents, as well as round, polished tannins.

  • 200692 pts

    Alleanza represents a successful collaboration between winemakers in Italy and California. The 70-30 blend consists of Merlot and Sangiovese and the wine is seductively redolent of wild berries, exotic spice, soft chocolate and mild tobacco. The plush mouthfeel wins points thank…

  • 200590 pts

    Made in collaboration with Beringer's Ed Sbragia, this super Tuscan blend of Merlot (75%), Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with smoky tones of oak, leather, spice and chocolate fudge. The fruit is in there (behind the wood) and is redolent of blackberry and dried cur…

  • 200491 pts

    Alleanza is a winemaking venture between Giancarlo Roman and Napa's Ed Sbragia (formerly of Beringer). Their combined efforts have produced a rich, modern wine bursting with cherry, blackberry, plum, oak, vanilla and exotic spice.