2019 | Castello di Querceto | Chianti Classico

Slightly raw in the primary profile but sincere and vivacious revealing notes of hay, wet flowers, wild blackberries and liquorice stick. Medium bodied, soft tannins and a solid finale integrated into the rest of the matrix.

Reviews:

• Decanter: In the northeastern reaches of the Greve commune, Castello di Querceto uses exclusively native Tuscan grapes its Chianti Classico range. The annata sees Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Mammolo and Ciliegiolo playing a supporting role to Sangiovese. Quite dark and brooding, the 2019 is quietly intriguing, hinting at leather, iron, spice and liquorice. The palate is slightly more giving with a youthful plumpness to the fruit, though still wrapped up in its structure of grainy tannins. This has tons of the vintage’s zippy acidity.

• James Suckling: The brightness and clarity here is impressive, with aromas of black cherries and fresh flowers that follow through to a medium to full body, firm and linear tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Very typical and focused.

Producer Information

Castello di Querceto is a Tuscan estate near Greve on the northeastern side of the Chianti Classico region. It is best known for its classically styled reds from the Chianti Classico DOCG but also produces a wider range of wines, mostly featuring Sangiovese (occasionally alongside Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon). The estate's history of wine production dates to the early 1900s, but its physical history goes back much further. The current buildings were built in the 16th Century and it is named after the oak forests that surround it. The estate extends over 190 hectares (468 acres) of which 60 hectares (150 acres) are planted to grapes. Most of the vineyards were planted between 1975 and 1985. There are 22 different plots, individually chosen for their microclimate and soil characteristics. The harvests are manual and yields are kept low through rigorous pruning and green harvests when required.

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