Castello di Querceto 'Il Querciolaia', Toscana 2016
Italy, Tuscany & Central ItalySingle Price:
£40.00
Mixed 6 Price:
£36.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
A savoury, spicy and nicely mature Tuscan red blend.
The lowdown:
A blend of around two thirds Sangiovese and one third Cabernet Sauvignon from thirty year old vines it's aged in oak barrels for around 20 months before bottling. This is one of Castello di Querceto's top wines and it's not hard to see why. It's now nicely mature and has some quite developed, almost meaty aromas and a rich, full bodied palate with some warm spiciness underlying the full, fruit character. As you'd expect the tannins are quite big, but very well integrated.
The Producer:
Castello di Querceto is located in the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico area near the small town of Greve. The castle buildings themselves, which date back to the 16th century, sit at the centre of the estate where olive groves, oak and chestnut forest sits alongside the vineyards. Towards the end of the 1970's the owner, Alessando François began systematic renovations, particularly in the vineyards and winery, which has seen a marked improvement in the estate's fortunes. Their range includes a number of Chianti crus focusing on Sangiovese, along with some impressive Tuscan red blends.
When to drink:
At the top of it's game right now it's great for immediate drinking and will be ideal with slow cooked red meats, roast game, or mature cheeses.
A savoury, spicy and nicely mature Tuscan red blend.
The lowdown:
A blend of around two thirds Sangiovese and one third Cabernet Sauvignon from thirty year old vines it's aged in oak barrels for around 20 months before bottling. This is one of Castello di Querceto's top wines and it's not hard to see why. It's now nicely mature and has some quite developed, almost meaty aromas and a rich, full bodied palate with some warm spiciness underlying the full, fruit character. As you'd expect the tannins are quite big, but very well integrated.
The Producer:
Castello di Querceto is located in the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico area near the small town of Greve. The castle buildings themselves, which date back to the 16th century, sit at the centre of the estate where olive groves, oak and chestnut forest sits alongside the vineyards. Towards the end of the 1970's the owner, Alessando François began systematic renovations, particularly in the vineyards and winery, which has seen a marked improvement in the estate's fortunes. Their range includes a number of Chianti crus focusing on Sangiovese, along with some impressive Tuscan red blends.
When to drink:
At the top of it's game right now it's great for immediate drinking and will be ideal with slow cooked red meats, roast game, or mature cheeses.
Details
Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany & Central Italy |
Grape Variety | Sangiovese , Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2016 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 13.5% |
SKU | QU0D13RN |