Appellation: Toscana IGT
First vintage: 2007
Grapes: Cabernet Franc; Syrah; Merlot
Vineyards: Alberese (GR), Maremma
Viticulture: Plant-based biodynamics
Certifications: Vegan; Organic
Maturation: 16 months
French oak barriques
Annual production: 10,000 bottles
Alcohol content: 14.0% vol.
Tech sheet
Scheda tecnica
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Alberese (GR), Maremma.
Querciabella in Maremma enjoys an ideal setting: close to the sea, surrounded by unspoilt nature, the estate benefits from the proximity to the Uccellina Natural Park’s highlands. The vineyards at 20–50 m a.s.l. were planted in 2000 with a north-south orientation. Our organic, plant-based biodynamic approach has proven particularly suited to the acidic, iron-rich soils, a mixture of silt and alluvial sand, sparse with areas of gravel and surface pebbles.
Turpino 2019
93/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
92/100 James Suckling
Turpino 2017
17+/20 Walter Speller · Jancis Robinson
95/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
93/100 James Suckling
Turpino 2015
93/100 Antonio Galloni · Vinous
92/100 James Suckling
91/100 Luca Maroni
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Ideal serving temperature
15–18° C (59–64° F)
Recommended glasses
Riedel Extreme Syrah 4441/32
Riedel Extreme Cabernet 4441/0
Riedel Performance Syrah 6884/41
Riedel Performance Cabernet 6884/0
Riedel Sommeliers Hermitage 4400/30
Zalto Bordeaux 11200
Lustrous deep crimson. Deep red- and dark-fruit nose with hints of dark spice. Savoury rather than sweet or ripe on the nose, notwithstanding this is from the hot and torrid 2017 vintage. Hint of earth and dried moss. Lush red and dark fruit with a muscular structure that is completely integrated with the fruit. Hedonistic, long, and with loads of (international) appeal. Great fun to drink.
— WALTER SPELLER · JancisRobinson.com
Turpino is rich and savoury, with plenty of peppery notes, exotic spices and tobacco, which point to anything from the grill. Roasting vegetables such as zucchini, squash, turnip, or potatoes intensifies their flavours just as it does with meat and their smokiness particularly agrees with the Mediterranean character of this wine.
The Cabernet Franc, which comprises 40% of Turpino, is very vegetable-friendly. It takes on vegetal qualities similar to eggplant and peppers as it ages. At the same time, there’s an earthy and sanguine quality to the Syrah that creates a natural affinity with beetroot. Using rosemary, lavender and sage to scent the dish will also allow you to go in many directions when deciding what to pair, as you can find similar aromatics in the glass.
· BBQ Teriyaki Tofu
· Beet Braised Black Caviar Lentils
· Moussaka with Eggplants and chickpeas
· Roasted Peppers stuffed with wild rice and vegetables
· Smoky black bean and beet burgers with sweet potato fries
· Winter Panzanella salad
0.750 litre, 12 or 6 bottle cardboard box
1.5 litre, 1 bottle wooden case
3 litre, 1 bottle wooden case
6 litre, 1 bottle wooden case (exceptional vintages)

Name
The name Turpino – like Palafreno and Mongrana which precede this wine in the Querciabella range – pays homage to Orlando Furioso, a 16th century Italian epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto.
Image
The background image highlights the detail of medieval Cosmatesque floors (12th–13th centuries) in Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome. Photo by Alessandra Rocchetti.
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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