Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
First vintage: 1974
Cépages: Sangiovese
Viticulture: Plant-based biodynamics
Certifications: Vegan; Organic
Average yield (wine): 30hl/ha
Élevage: 12 months
French oak barriques and tonneaux
Annual production: 90,000 bottles
Average alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Tech sheet
Scheda tecnica
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Our 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.
Querciabella 2018
94/100 N° 1 Chianti Classico Trophy · Falstaff
93/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
93/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
Querciabella 2017
4/4 · Vinibuoni d’Italia 2020 · TCI
93/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
92/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
92/100 Luca Maroni
91/100 James Suckling
91/100 James Button · Decanter Magazine
90/100 Kerin O’Keefe · Wine Enthusiast
18/20 Walter Speller · Jancis Robinson
Querciabella 2016
94/100 Othmar Kiemi · Falstaff
94/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
93/100 Bruce Sanderson · Wine Spectator
93/100 James Suckling
92+/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
91/100 Stephanie Johnson · Wine & Spirits
90/100 Luca Maroni
90/100 Michael Godel
Querciabella 2015
98/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
97/100 Platinum Medal · Decanter WWA 2018
95/100 Susan Hulme MW · Decanter Magazine
92/100 Bruce Sanderson · Wine Spectator
92/100 James Suckling
92/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
90/100 Monica Larner · Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Querciabella 2014
92/100 Andrea Gori · Intravino
91/100 James Suckling
91/100 Daniele Cernilli · DoctorWine
90/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
17/20 Walter Speller · Jancis Robinson
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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
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
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.
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)

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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