Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 (BIO)

Agricola Querciabella | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. Querciabella S.p.A. | Via di Barbiano 17 | IT 50022 Greve

09442323 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

This Chianti Classico has been produced since 1974. Back then, Giuseppe Castiglioni – whom everyone called pep– had purchased a small estate high above Greve. Today, his daughter Mita runs the estate, and that single slope has given rise to three distinct terroirs: Ruffoli, with sandstone formed from weathered galestro; Radda, with even more slate; and Lamole, with sandy soil and clay. Each plot is fermented separately; only afterwards is the wine blended, made entirely from Sangiovese, although the appellation is content with just 80 per cent. The vineyard is certified organic and has been cultivated without any animal products since 2010. The wine is aged in barriques, tonneaux and, in some cases, larger casks; it takes a total of 24 months before the Annata leaves the estate.

A brilliant ruby red with violet glints. Rose and violet, redcurrant, cherry, juniper and a hint of liquorice. Juicy on the palate, with red berry fruit, delicate tannins and lively acidity; the finish is long-lasting and spicy. This wine is considered an 'entry-level' wine only on the price list; in terms of quality, it has long since surpassed that level. SUPERIORE.DE

"A transparent, bright cherry red with a slightly lighter rim. On the nose, delicately fruity and clean, with red berries, blood orange and a hint of eucalyptus. On the palate, it is lively and crisp with a fine acidity, and the tannins are well integrated. The finish is elegant, long and precise." Falstaff

"The 2023 Chianti Classico is a reserved wine. Cedar, tobacco, dried herbs, mint and crushed leaves blend together to form a core of lively, red-fruity aromas. Aromatic and of medium body, the 2023 vintage is a real treat. This is a particularly smooth, approachable Chianti Classico from Querciabella." Vinous

"A hint of fragrant, sweet garden herbs gives way to dark red berries and a subtle, alluring toasty note. The wine is tightly woven and compact, unfolding with balanced concentration. The fruit flavours never overwhelm the palate. Notes of orange peel and stone come to the fore, whilst dry, powdery tannins dissolve." Decanter

"On the nose, ripe bing cherries and raspberries are both complemented and balanced by pencil shavings and terra cotta. Strawberries lift the fruit notes on the palate, while chocolate and licorice preserve balance through a finish which radiates warm, tart citrus." Wine Enthusiast