We are proud to announce that Querciabella has been named Cantina dell’Anno, Winery of the Year, in the prestigious DoctorWine Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2025, curated by Daniele Cernilli.
A true force of place and nature.
So polished and beautiful. A benchmark in Chianti Classico.
Superb!
Really very glorious.
Querciabella Gran Selezione 2020 marks a new chapter in our pursuit of the highest expression of Sangiovese.
For the first time, the wine draws not only from our vineyards in Ruffoli but also from newly acquired plots in Lamole, one of Chianti Classico’s most storied and sought-after crus. While each site offers its own character, they share two defining features: elevation, which brings freshness and precision, and macigno, a non-calcareous sandstone that lends tension, finesse, and a distinctive mineral signature.
Our journey of exploration began in 2010, when we launched a Sangiovese-cru project to identify the most expressive lots within our estate. Since then, our commitment has remained steady: to craft wines that speak clearly of their origin, using meticulous winemaking and patient ageing to reveal their full potential. With each passing vintage, we have pushed the boundaries of site-specific vinification, advocating for the recognition of vineyard provenance within Chianti Classico. The introduction of UGAs brings us one step closer to that vision.
In 2020, a vintage marked by intensity, Manfred, our winemaker, once again employed the submerged cap maceration technique, borrowed from the traditions of Piemonte, to draw out a more nuanced tannic profile and enhance the wine’s natural vibrancy. Ageing took place first in tonneaux, followed by a year in large neutral botti, preserving the aromatic purity and energy of the fruit.
As a result, Querciabella Gran Selezione 2020 is sinewy and poised, with bright red-toned fruit, crushed herbs, and saline minerality. It stretches across the palate with composure and clarity, offering both immediate charm and the promise of graceful ageing.
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Gran Selezione in the Spotlight
Sarah Heller’s report is a testament to the dynamic and evolving nature of Chianti Classico and its wines. We are proud to be part of this exciting journey and grateful for the recognition of our efforts to produce wines of the highest quality.
Gran Selezione Vertical Tasting
Crafted from high-altitude vineyards of Greve in Chianti, Querciabella Gran Selezione impressed world-renowned wine critic Jancis Robinson with their glorious expression of Sangiovese across a vertical tasting of three vintages.
