Il Gabbiano Italian Red
Tuscan Sangiovese poured in Commack for three decades.
The story behind Il Gabbiano
The cellars at Il Gabbiano were dug into Tuscan ground in 1124 by the Bardi family, Florentine bankers who knew a good hillside when they saw one. Commercial winemaking on the estate is documented from 1480. The property sits in the Chianti Classico zone, in San Casciano in Val di Pesa outside Florence, on clay and limestone soils between 250 and 350 meters.
Sangiovese drives everything here, sometimes softened with Canaiolo, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Core reds rest at least twelve months, moving from French oak barriques into larger casks so the wood never shouts over the fruit. We have carried Il Gabbiano on this shelf for decades, and it remains one of the easiest ways to put real Chianti on a Tuesday table.
Explore the Il Gabbiano range
Nine expressions, one grape at the center. From everyday Montepulciano to Barolo and Amarone, the Il Gabbiano range covers Italy north to south.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Gabbiano Montepulciano 750mL | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | About 13% ABV | Dark cherry, soft tannin, weeknight pasta red |
| Il Gabbiano Montepulciano Riserva 750mL | Montepulciano Riserva | About 13.5% ABV | Longer oak rest, dried cherry, firmer finish |
| Il Gabbiano Nero D'avola 750mL | Nero d'Avola, Sicily | About 13.5% ABV | Plum, black pepper, warm southern generosity |
| Il Gabbiano Nebbiolo D'alba 750mL | Nebbiolo, Piedmont | About 14% ABV | Rose, tar, taut tannin, needs a decant |
| Il Gabbiano Barolo 750mL | Barolo, Piedmont | About 14.5% ABV | Tar and roses, structured, braised meat wine |
| Il Gabbiano Brunello Di Mont 750mL | Brunello di Montalcino | About 14.5% ABV | 100% Sangiovese, leather, sour cherry, long finish |
| Il Gabbiano Amarone 750mL | Amarone della Valpolicella | About 15.5% ABV | Dried fig, cocoa, rich and warming |
WineIl Gabbiano - Prosecco 750mL$14.98Out of stock
WineIl Gabbiano - Gavi 750mL$15.98Out of stock
WineIl Gabbiano - Nebbiolo D'alba 750mL$17.98Out of stock
WineIl Gabbiano - Montepulciano Riserva 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineIl Gabbiano - Montepulciano 750mL$11.99Out of stock
SpiritIl Gabbiano - Amarone 750mL$36.99
WineIl Gabbiano - Barolo 750mL$31.99Out of stock
WineIl Gabbiano - Nero D'avola 750mL$15.99Out of stock
WineIl Gabbiano - Brunello Di Mont 750mL$35.99Which Il Gabbiano is right for you?
Pricing runs the length of Italy without punishing you. Il Gabbiano Montepulciano sits at $11.99 and the Riserva at $14.99, both currently out of stock, so ask us for the next arrival. Nero d'Avola is $15.99, Nebbiolo d'Alba $17.98 and Barolo $31.99. Brunello di Montalcino lands at $35.99 and Amarone at $36.99. For a Sangiovese based red under twenty, the Barolo at $31.99 is the quiet value on this list.
Structure for ragù without a special occasion price tag.
Sangiovese with tannin and acid to hold a few years.
Dried fruit weight that stands up to braised short rib.
Il Gabbiano cocktails and pairings
Pour these at cellar temperature, 60 to 65 degrees, and give the Barolo an hour open. The richer reds want fat and salt on the plate.