Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 (BIO)

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

09443621 · 0,75 l · 45,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

"Querciabella" – beautiful oak. The name says it all for a winery that has been one of the leading producers shaping the style of Chianti Classico since 1974. Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni was one of the first to switch to organic viticulture here – as early as 1988, when the word "organic" still raised eyebrows in the wine industry. Since 2000, Querciabella has been practising biodynamic viticulture and today manages the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in Italy. The fact that Daniele Cernilli (Dr Wine) named the estate "Cantina dell'Anno" in 2024 came as no surprise to anyone familiar with these wines. The Riserva blends Sangiovese from three of the finest vineyards in Chianti Classico: Greve brings vibrancy and bright fruit, Radda firm tannins and dark berry notes, and Gaiole riper fruit and distinctive limestone minerality. The altitudes of between 350 and 550 metres ensure cool nights and slow ripening. In the cellar, each plot is vinified and matured separately – a process of micro-vinification that preserves the terroir of each vineyard and only brings them together into a multi-layered whole during the final blend. Sixteen months in French barriques and tonneaux lend structure without overpowering the wine.

The 2021 vintage displays a brilliant ruby red colour with magenta highlights. Cherries, violets and liquorice on the nose; full-bodied and precise on the palate, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. A wine that rewards patience – yet even now demonstrates why Querciabella is regarded as the benchmark for modern Chianti Classico. SUPERIORE.DE

"A sparkling ruby red with bright edges. A delicate nose with hints of menthol, red roses, strawberry and a subtle touch of black pepper. On the palate, it is precise and full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and final long-lasting, fruity final." Falstaff

"The Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 is a young, powerful wine that still needs time to mellow. Vibrant tannins envelop a core of dark fruit in a muscular, explosive Chianti Classico that is built for the cellar. harvestwill have to be patient. Black cherry, leather, incense, liquorice and graphite are the hallmarks of a serious, well-structured Riserva with a bright future." Vinous

"Elegant and supple in texture, this red evokes cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, rose and wild herb flavors. A spice hint adds more detail as this plays out gracefully on the fruity, savory and spicy aftertaste. Beautifully put together and should age well." Wine Spectator

"On the nose, the dominant aromas of black cherries and blackberries are well-balanced and complemented by undertones of graphite and earth. The palate is cohesive, with more berries, cherries and earth, but a zesty, citrus finish adds a flash of freshness to create a lively overall impression." Wine Enthusiast

"A bright and intense wine with bold aromas of red cherries, violets and liquorice. Full-bodied, precise and brooding, it displays great density on the palate, with full-bodied tannins that are ripe and velvety, a lively acidity that is well-integrated, and a long, juicy, cherry-like finish." James Suckling