Querciabella Chianti Classico 2016
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QUSA201610 UCAU
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"Querciabella has been on a roll over the last few years" Antonio Galloni
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Beautiful purity of fruit and balance - these 2015s from Tuscany are some of the best we have seen.
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Grapes are carefully selected in the vineyards, and harvested by hand - biodynamically farmed
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1 or more bottles$50.00
Editors notes
"Querciabella has been on a roll over the last few years" Antonio Galloni
Perfumed and pretty, red cherry and strawberry, dusting of pepper and spice. Light and fresh, wonderful savoury note to go with the beautiful cherries notes of Sangiovese. It wins you over with its grace and charm. There's a class to this wine that sets it apart from most Chianti Classico. Beautiful purity of fruit and balance.
No animal products or byproducts are used in the production of this wine, making it suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
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- Almond
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- Cedar
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Italy
Italy has some of the oldest wine production methods in the world and almost every part of the country is planted under vine. From the Alps in the north to the very southernmost parts of Sicily where Africa is almost in sight, wine is successfully cultivated. In addition to the latitude covered, Italy's many mountains and hills provide a plethora of altitudes for grape growing in various soils and micro-climates. The extensive coastlines along the peninsula that is Italy provide maritime climates for the coastal wine-growing areas. Over 350 grape varieties are 'authorised' in Italy, though up to 550 varieties are thought to be grown.
The classification system of Italian wines has four classes, with the intention of defining a wine's origin a quality. Two of these classes are table wines, whilst DOC and DOCG fall under the EU quality wine produced in a specific region category. Vino da Tavola (VDT) means that the wine comes from Italy. Most of these wines are generally basic table wines that are consumed domestically. Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) denotes a more specific region within Italy, and the resultant will be of higher quality than simple table wines, but won't conform to the rules required for higher certification. Both Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) are regionally more specific than IGT, and have stricter rules regarding the grape varieties grown, yields per hectare, minimum alcohol levels and so on. The major difference between DOC and DOCG is that the latter has to undergo a blind-tasting session to ensure the highest quality is achieved. Italy has 32 DOCG appelations, 311 DOC appelations and 120 IGT zones.
Key regions include Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Veneto, Sicily and Sardinia. Common white varieties grown are Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Vermentino, Verdicchio, Fiano and Moscato. The red varieties grown the most are Sangiovese, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Nero d'Avola and Corvina.
Tuscany
Tuscany is the oldest wine region in Italy, with a long history dating back over 2700 years. The region is on the Western coast of Italy, stretching from the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea all the way to the Apennine mountains, with the majority of the region being quite hilly.
Contributing to around 6% of Italy's total wine output, Tuscany is the third most planted region, but only the eight biggest producer. Much of this can be attributed to the hilly terroir and poor soils leading to lower yields, but generally higher quality wines. The region produces far more red than white wine, and is responsible for two of the most famous Italian red wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
Chianti was first classified in 1716, and the region of Tuscany now has 29 DOC and 7 DOCG classifications. In the 1970s 'Super Tuscan' wines emerged of supreme quality, commanding very high prices. Although they were initially produced outside the DOC or DOCG zones, most of the regions have since been classified, though some producers still opt to use the simpler and less restrictive IGT labelling.
The famous red wine Chianti is based on the the Sangiovese variety, though is most commonly blended with Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. The blending of multiple grapes is common, even Bordeaux blends can be found. White wines produced include Vermentino, Vernaccia, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.
Chianti Classico
The Chianti Classico is a subregion of Tuscany, Italy, covering approximately 260 square kilometers. It is situated between the ancient cities of Florence to the north and Siena to the south. The area is known for producing some of the best Sangiovese-based wines, which are medium-bodied with medium to high acidity and firm tannins.
The Classico area is composed of four communes - Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, and Radda in Chianti. These communes are entirely located within the Chianti Classico subregion, and each contributes to the unique character and style of the wines produced.
The region's soils are weathered sandstone and bluish-gray chalky marlstone, which contribute to the varied range of wines produced. The altitude, ranging from 250 to 610 meters, also adds to the complexity of the wines. Chianti Classico wines are typically fragrant, elegant, and display flavors of cherries, plums, and spices. They are excellent with a wide range of foods, but especially with pizza.
The region produces over 8 million cases of wines classified as DOC level or above. This is a testament to the quality of the wines produced in this region, which have earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Chianti Classico wines offer so much character and interest that they are well worth exploring for wine lovers and connoisseurs alike.
About the brand Querciabella
Founded in 1974, Querciabella enjoys the acclaim of the world’s most discriminating critics and consumers for its exquisite range of biodynamic wines including Camartina, Batà r, Palafreno, Querciabella Chianti Classico and Mongrana.
In its uncompromising pursuit of quality, sustainability and authenticity, Querciabella has continually honed its approach to biodynamic viticulture for over a decade. With vineyards located throughout Tuscany’s Chianti Classico and Maremma areas, Thanks to Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni’s vision and leadership, Querciabella exemplifies the preservation of tradition through forward-thinking, albeit completely natural, winemaking.
Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni was born in 1966 in Milan. Under the tutelage of his father Giuseppe Castiglioni, Sebastiano was introduced at an early age to the world of fine wine. A lifelong passion for great winemaking matched by a strong commitment to the environmental movement inspired Sebastiano to convert Querciabella to organic viticulture in 1988 and to biodynamics in 2000. This uncompromising vision and pioneering spirit has confirmed Querciabella as a leader among the greatest wineries of the world.
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