Turpino

Turpino’s captivating character is a tribute to three noble varieties that thrive in Maremma, fitting together like the tesserae of a masterful mosaic.

Grape Varieties

  • Cabernet Franc
  • ​Syrah
  • Merlot
Truly Stellar and very age-worthy.
John B Gilman View from the cellar 2020
Great fun to drink. 17+/20
Walter Speller Jancis Robinson 2021
Shows terrific length and a complex aftertaste. 94/100
Bruce Sanderson Wine Spectator 2015
If you want to know what the Maremma is all about, this is it! 94/100
Antonio Galloni Vinous 2025

Turpino is Maremma’s bold answer to the Super Tuscan challenge, a voluptuous blend of Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot finely crafted by Querciabella.

Following in the footsteps of Camartina and Palafreno, the first Turpino was created in 2007 but never released. That early experiment, using Maremma-born fruit alongside grapes typically reserved for our top cuvées, paved the way for the wine’s official debut in 2010 — and what a remarkable vintage that was!

Since then, Turpino has thrived in expressing its Mediterranean soul. In 2017, the grapes from Chianti were finally excluded from the blend, giving rise to Querciabella’s original Super Coastal wine — a pure reflection of Maremma’s vibrant landscape, bright skies and maritime influence.

Succulent and expressive, Turpino 2021 shows the generous character of the vintage while retaining the coastal freshness that defines its style. Fermentation in wooden vats and gentle barrel ageing lend a silken texture to its spicy, balsamic notes, a fine frame, and a beguiling length of finish, making it a great food-friendly wine.

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