Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022 (BIO)

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

09443622 · 0,75 l · 57,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

After 1999, the word "Riserva" disappeared from the estate's labels; it did not return until the 2011 vintage. Since then, Querciabella has regarded this wine as a showcase for its site-selection approach: pure Sangiovese from three different origins, fermented and matured separately, plot by plot. In Ruffoli, above Greve, the vineyards start at 350 to 400 metres and rise to 550 metres; the lower areas have more clay, whilst the upper ones are looser and more well-drained. Radda, situated at an altitude of 450 metres, contributes more galestro, whilst Lamole offers sandy soils with slate. The year 2022 placed great demands on the vines; extreme heat and drought were only followed in August by rain, which brought the grapes to ripeness. The average yield is 30 hectolitres per hectare. In the cellar, the wine is aged in barriques and tonneaux; only a small proportion of the oak is new, and it remains on the estate for a total of 36 months – one year longer than required by the appellation's regulations.

Forest herbs and aniseed open the bouquet, followed by red cherry, raspberry, juniper and the scent of wet stone. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and straightforward, with ripe, finely defined tannins and a hint of blood orange on the finish. This Riserva derives its authority not from sheer power, but from what was left out of the bottle in the first place due to the rigorous selection process. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright cherry red with silvery highlights. On the nose, delicately spicy notes of pepper, violets and blood orange, with hints of Arabica coffee. On the palate, dense tannins with a silky texture, a light fruit core and a medium-length finish." Falstaff

"The Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 is a very seductive wine. Smooth and lovely, with terrificlength – the 2022 vintage has developed wonderfully since I tasted it prior to bottling. Juicy notes of red cherries and plums, rose petals, cinnamon, blood orange and new leather are just some of the many aromas that come together in the glass. The 2022 is a restrained Riserva – more finesse than power. It is an outstanding wine." Vinous

"Precise and lively aromas of mint, wild broom and earthy truffles unfold from a dense core of dark red cherries and raspberries. Subtle woody notes are skilfully integrated, and a persistent hint of blood orange lends the whole an invigorating touch." Decanter

"On the nose, the wine is playful yet refined, with aromas of berries, sweet orange, vanilla, cloves and old leather. On the palate, further notes of berries, citrus fruits and spices unfold, alongside earthy, savoury undertones that gradually gain in intensity and are underpinned by structured, dense tannins." Wine Enthusiast