Technical
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
First vintage: 1974
Grapes: Sangiovese
Viticulture: Plant-based biodynamics
Certifications: Vegan; Organic
Maturation: 24 months in total
12 months in French oak
Annual production: 180,000 bottles
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Tech sheet
Scheda tecnica
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Vineyards
Querciabella Chianti Classico is made from 100% Sangiovese fruit harvested from high altitude vineyards in three of the finest communes of the appellation: Greve, Radda and Gaiole in Chianti.
Each expression of Sangiovese brings specific nuances to the blend: Greve delivers a fresher fruit and vibrancy; Radda exhibits persistent tannins, a good lift of acidity and darker fruit notes due to the high presence of galestro in the soil; in Gaiole, wines show riper fruit aromas, more density and the highest acidity of all three thanks to the alberese soils.
Scores
Querciabella 2021
95/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
93/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
93/100 James Suckling
Querciabella 2020
93/100 James Suckling
93/100 Audrey Frick · JebDunnuck.com
92/100 Danielle Callegari · Wine Enthusiast
92/100 Michaela Morris · Decanter
92/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
92/100 John Gilman · View From the Cellar
17.5/20 W. Speller · JancisRobinson.com
Querciabella 2019
94/100 James Suckling
93/100 Michaela Morris · Decanter
93/100 Raffaele Mosca · Decanter
91/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
91/100 Wine and Spirits
90/100 5StarWines · Vinitaly
18/20 Walter Speller · JancisRobinson.com
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Serving
Ideal serving temperature
13–17° C (55–62° F)
Recommended glasses
Riedel Extreme Riesling 4441/15
Riedel Extreme Cabernet 4441/0
Riedel Performance Cabernet 6884/0
Riedel Sommeliers Riesling Grand Cru 4400/15
Zalto Universal 11300
Zalto Bordeaux 11200
Tasting
Bright ruby-red core with a slight purple hue. Aromas of rose, violet, redcurrant cherries and juniper berries with a hint of liquorice.
Juicy on the palate, confirming the red berry fruits on the nose. Fine tannins that integrate perfectly with nice acidity. Persistent finish with a pleasant, savoury note.
— SIMONA GERI · The Winesetter
Pairing
Querciabella Chianti Classico is a perfect food wine. Sangiovese practically screams for anything with tomato sauce and the natural pairing with Tuscan regional food is, of course, Pappa al Pomodoro.
A heartier option is to pair this full-bodied wine with a dish that can stand up to its great structure and complexity like Spaghetti with Lentil Bolognese or, for a spicy twist, a Bean and Lentil Chilly.
Formats
0.375 litre, 12 cardboard case
0.750 litre, 12 or 6 bottle cardboard case
1.5 litre, 1 bottle wooden case
3 litre, 1 bottle wooden case
6 litre, 1 bottle wooden case (exceptional vintages)
12 litre, 1 bottle wooden case (exceptional vintages)
Label

Name
Querciabella, in Italian, means “beautiful oak” and our vineyards in Ruffoli and Radda are surrounded by them.
Image
The image is created by Italian painter Bernardino Luino, created exclusively for Querciabella.
Design
The label was designed by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni.
The typeface Simona was designed by Jane Patterson and John Downer for Querciabella’s exclusive and proprietary use.
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