“Turpino” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022 (BIO)

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

09443522 · 0,75 l · 42,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

A hippogriff – the winged mount from Ariosto's *Orlando Furioso* – soars across the label, and the name "Turpino" is also borrowed from this same chivalric epic. A first wine of this name was produced as early as 2007, but it never went on sale; it was not until the 2010 vintage that it was released. Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot come together here, a trio that thrives particularly well on the Maremma coast. The vines have been planted near Alberese since 2000, at an altitude of barely 20 to 50 metres above sea level, with the rows running north to south, on acidic, iron-rich alluvial soils containing some gravel. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats, and the wine is matured in French barriques, produced in accordance with certified organic standards.

Black cherry and plum, accompanied by mocha, spices and liquorice, with the Cabernet Franc adding aromatic depth. Smooth and round on the palate, with gentle tannins; the expression is more restrained than flamboyant, yet very distinct. Three varieties, no soloist: here, they fly as a team. SUPERIORE.DE

"A brilliant, intense ruby red. An elegant nose, with fully ripe wild raspberries and cherries, underpinned by notes of liquorice and lavender. Precise and well-balanced on the palate, with a refined tannin structure, lively acidity and final lingering, delicately spicy final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Turpino is very nicely done. Succulent dark cherry/plum fruit, mocha, new leather, tobacco and scorched earth fill out the layers. There's a touch of whole-cluster savoriness that works quite well. The long, sustained finish is impeccably done. This is a very good wine in a challenging year. More importantly, though, Turpino is going through a pretty significant stylistic shift from what was the norm a few years ago." Vinous