“SA-LA” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2021 (BIO)

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

09444121 · 0,75 l · 265,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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SA stands for Sangiovese, LA for a place that the label is not yet permitted to name. Lamole, part of Greve, will not be officially recognised as a distinct appellation until 1 January 2027; until then, Querciabella makes do with its internal abbreviation. The location itself is less of a hassle: in Casole, the estate cultivates 8.5 hectares on steep, historic terraces, at altitudes between 500 and just under 650 metres, in one of the highest areas of Chianti Classico. The soil is sandy, light and well-drained, derived from Macigno sandstone and interspersed with clay and slate. It is surrounded by chestnut woods, whose coolness, combined with the altitude, preserves freshness and aromatic clarity.

In the cellar, a restrained approach is taken. Fermentation takes place in small open vats made of oak and concrete; maceration lasts up to 30 days, with gentle pumping over to ensure slow extraction. After pressing, the wine rests on its lees, then matures for 16 to 18 months in large casks containing very little new wood. A total of four years pass before it is released; two and a half years are mandatory. There are around 2,600 bottles.

A pale ruby red, almost translucent. Violets and rose petals, wild strawberry, red cherry, orange peel, along with mint and sage. On the palate, it is slender and supple, with juicy fruit, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. It appears reserved at first, but with a bit of air it reveals its depth, and the final is long and almost weightless. The label does not (yet) reveal the origin, but the wine certainly does. SUPERIORE.DE