Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
First impressions - a bit oaky. It’s a pity when some Tuscan producers prefer to use French Barriques instead of traditional large Slovenian Bottis, as is tradition and let the grapes do the talking. Mid Ruby in colour - dried earthy cherries. You can taste the extra sunshine in this vintage. Medium plus tannins to finish off. A killer of a food wine - went well with pasta. A little astringent after a few hours. Had another bottle on 16th November. Just a handy quaffer.
First impressions - a bit oaky. It’s a pity when some Tuscan producers prefer to use French Barriques instead of traditional large Slovenian Bottis, as is tradition and let the grapes do the talking. Mid Ruby in colour - dried earthy cherries. You can taste the extra sunshine in this vintage. Medium plus tannins to finish off. A killer of a food wine - went well with pasta. A little astringent after a few hours. Had another bottle on 16th November. Just a handy quaffer.
Sep 24th, 2023
I really want to like this producer, as they have modified Biodynamics to make it totally vegan. Sadly, I have just been underwhelmed by the balance in their wines, and this one is no different. Way too much oak tannins in this wine which simply cannot integrate it. I wish they’d back that down, so I could actually taste the terroir of their wines.
I really want to like this producer, as they have modified Biodynamics to make it totally vegan. Sadly, I have just been underwhelmed by the balance in their wines, and this one is no different. Way too much oak tannins in this wine which simply cannot integrate it. I wish they’d back that down, so I could actually taste the terroir of their wines.
Sep 26th, 2020
Querciabella, in Italian, means “beautiful oak” and surrounds their vineyards. Founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni, now managed and owned by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglionii. Sangiovese from biodynamically grown grapes, Ruby, lovely nose of fruit, floral and spice. On the palate cherry and bkackberry flavors with earthy herb notes and spicy cacao. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with earthy character. Nice value.
Querciabella, in Italian, means “beautiful oak” and surrounds their vineyards. Founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni, now managed and owned by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglionii. Sangiovese from biodynamically grown grapes, Ruby, lovely nose of fruit, floral and spice. On the palate cherry and bkackberry flavors with earthy herb notes and spicy cacao. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with earthy character. Nice value.
May 4th, 2020
Gorgeous! Dark cherry, damp earth. Complex. Long.
Gorgeous! Dark cherry, damp earth. Complex. Long.
Nov 25th, 2022
“Comfortable”, “smooth”, “love the finish”
“Comfortable”, “smooth”, “love the finish”
Dec 12th, 20202nd favorite Chianti in this price range
2nd favorite Chianti in this price range
Jun 30th, 2020
Great wine for an awesome evening
Great wine for an awesome evening
Jan 6th, 2020
