Querciabella
Chianti Classico 2021
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 12 months in barriques (225 l.) and tonneaux (500 l.) of fine- and medium-fine-grained French wood, 10% new. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Chianti Classico 2021 |
| Color | Clear ruby. |
| Perfume | Enchants with aromas of underbrush and walnut husk, tobacco, leather, sweet spices and typical red fruit. |
| Taste | Warm, responsive and soft mouthfeel. Enduring length. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still organic red wine from Chianti Classico DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by Querciabella. 100% Sangiovese, 2021 vintage. A Chianti Classico that enchants with its elegance and complexity, produced by a winery that has always been committed to biodynamic viticulture. It enchants with aromas of undergrowth and walnut husk, tobacco, leather, sweet spices, and a typical bouquet of red fruit. A clear ruby color. The palate is warm, responsive, and soft. The finish is lingering. A wine that best expresses the Tuscan terroir, ideal for pairing with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Manfred Ing
- Bottles produced: 380.000
- Hectares: 90
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| Name | Querciabella Chianti Classico 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Querciabella |
| Origin | Grave in Chianti (FI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 350-550 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-East, South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | In Greve, the soils around 350 m derive from the disintegration of turbiditic sandstones and marly schists, and are more clayey. In the upper part of the hill (550 m), clay schists (marl) and sandstones prevail, and the soil is looser and more draining, as in the vineyards of Radda and Panzano. |
| Yield per hectare | 35 hl/ha |
| Harvest | 19 September - 23 October, by hand, in 9 kg crates. |
| Aging | 12 months in barriques (225 l.) and tonneaux (500 l.) of fine- and medium-fine-grained French wood, 10% new. |
| Total acidity | 6.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.31 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |