Querciabella

Diese harmonische Cuvée aus Sangiovese, Merlot und Cabernet kommt von Querciabellas Maremma-Weingut. Reizvolles Bouquet mit Noten von Tabak und Leder, die dann einer reifen Frucht weichen. Der ausgewogene Geschmack ist fein-fruchtig, intensiv und frisch. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Mongrana, Querciabella's entry-level red, is fabulous. A burst of dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and chocolate gives the 2018 so much immediacy and sheer appeal. Overall, this is a pretty restrained style for the Tuscan coast. There is so much to like here." Vinous

"Ripe and polished, this red offers plum, black cherry, licorice and spice flavors. Vibrant and harmonious, with slightly chewy tannins gracing the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Plenty of fresh blackberry, blackcurrant leaf, pepper and licorice on the nose. It’s full-bodied with delicious, wild brambleberry and herb notes, framed by firm, elegant tannins. Long, fresh finish." James Suckling

Mit dem Jahrgang 2017 präsentiert Querciabella einen reiferen, opulenteren Chianti Classico als in den Jahren zuvor. Wunderbarer Duft nach süßen Himbeeren, Noten von Tabak und Veilchen. Enorme Dichte, kompakter Bau, robuste Gerbstoffe, jugendlich-frisches Temperament, gepaart mit der gewissen Finesse. Endet lang mit Noten von saftigen, roten Beeren. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin. Wunderschöne, offenherzige Nase, nach reifen Kirschen und Himbeeren, sattes Fruchtbukett, zarte Würze, ansprechend. Am Gaumen nach jungen Preiselbeeren, fruchtiger Verlauf, saftig und klar, spannt sich sehr fein über die Zunge bis ins Finale." Falstaff

"Youthful ruby. Classy nose of sweet red fruit, oak and stones and hints of mint. Elegant, juicy and almost a little linear. A wine that contradicts the torrid vintage." Jancis Robinson

"Gorgeous freshness here both on the nose and palate. Aromas of pepper, sage blossom, and lavender lead to a mouthful of red currants. Full-bodied but balanced in its proportioned, this is light on its feet with plenty of vitality." Decanter

"This is a little jammy with lots of ripe fruit and both blueberry and chocolate character. Rich and flavorful, but still fresh and energetic. Shows the warmth of the vintage. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2017 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and beautifully lifted, with lovely red berry and rose petal character. Pliant and supple, with terrific balance, the Querciabella 2017 is one of the more refined, restrained Chianti Classicos readers will come across in this vintage, with Radda very much driving the personality of the wine in its aromatic and red fruit profile. The 2017 finishes with terrific energy and nuance." Vinous

Querciabellas Riserva ist ein großartiger Blend aus den drei besten Chianti-Lagen in Greve, Radda und Gaiole. Pure Eleganz auf allen Ebenen: Sattes Rubingranat, subtile Aromen von Kirsche, Anis und Tabak, denen sich Noten von Jasmin und Veilchen anschließen. Am Gaumen angenehm mittelgewichtig, reife schwarze Kirschen und Kräuter, sehr typisch für dieses Terroir. Ausgewogene Frucht, die Struktur wird von offensichtlichen, hervorragend integrierten Tanninen und einer bemerkenswert perfekten Säure dominiert. Intensiv und ausdauernd mit genügend Extrakt für sicheres Lagerpotenzial. Chapeau! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fleischiges, dunkles Rubin. Sehr ansprechende und offene Nase, viel reife Himbeere und Brombeere, dahinter feine würzige Noten. Saftig und klar in Ansatz und Verlauf, schön herausgearbeitete Frucht, entfaltet sich im hinteren Verlauf mit dichtem Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Beautiful, concentrated ruby. Quite closed and backward, but subtle and complex on the nose. Bags of concentrated fruit and yet super-elegant palate. Vibrant with perfectly built, long, fine tannins. Refreshing and complex." Jancis Robinson

"Energy and firmness showing in a medium-bodied package of currants and cherries, as well as cedar and flowers. Lightly chewy tannins and a linear, tight finish. Needs some time to soften, but already a beauty. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

"A big Chianti Classico, with vanilla and resin notes from new oak wrapped around cherry, strawberry, iron and earth flavors. This verges on racy despite the breadth, with a dense swath of tannins providing grip on the finish. The oak is up front and should be absorbed well over time. Best from 2022." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is an attractive wine built on aromatics and structure, with the fruit more in the background. It will be interesting to see if it fleshes out with more time in bottle. Sweet red cherry, lavender, rose petal, mint and spice gradually develop in the glass, but the 2016 remains quite reticent. It will be interesting to see if time in bottle brings out more depth. Today, the 2016 is decidedly shy. I very much like the energy here." Vinous

"Querciabella's 10,000 bottle annual production Riserva is a selection of superior lots. It blends fruit from Greve where their vineyards range from 350 to 550 metres, with grapes from Radda's high altitude stony sites and Gaiole's limestone rich soils. The 2016 is restrained but precise. Intriguing scents of spring blossoms, cranberry bush and potting soil are subtly laced with vanilla and smoke. Very polished and pure on palate with mouth-watering, tangy acidity and sinewy tannins. This sophisticated, buttoned-up Riserva could do with another year in the bottle." Decanter

Diese harmonische Cuvée aus Sangiovese, Merlot und Cabernet kommt von Querciabellas Maremma-Weingut. Reizvolles Bouquet mit Noten von Tabak und Leder, die dann einer reifen Frucht weichen. Der ausgewogene Geschmack ist fein-fruchtig, intensiv und frisch. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Mongrana, Querciabella's entry-level red, is fabulous. A burst of dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and chocolate gives the 2018 so much immediacy and sheer appeal. Overall, this is a pretty restrained style for the Tuscan coast. There is so much to like here." Vinous

"Ripe and polished, this red offers plum, black cherry, licorice and spice flavors. Vibrant and harmonious, with slightly chewy tannins gracing the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Plenty of fresh blackberry, blackcurrant leaf, pepper and licorice on the nose. It’s full-bodied with delicious, wild brambleberry and herb notes, framed by firm, elegant tannins. Long, fresh finish." James Suckling

Batar verströmt elegante Aromen von Jasmin, Pfirsich und süßen tropischen Früchten und eine lebendige Mineralität. Batar sichert sich mit großer Finesse und opulenter Vielfältigkeit seine zahlreichen Bewunderer und gehört zweifelsfrei zu den besten Weißweinen Italiens! SUPERIORE.DE

"Creamy in texture, with well-integrated oak, this shows off buttery peach, apple, honey and floral aromas and flavors. Fine length." Jancis Robinson

"The nose is very involved showing green apples, preserved lemons, almond granita and vanilla. Full body, medium acidity and a creamy finish." James Suckling

"Creamy in texture, with well-integrated oak, this shows off buttery peach, apple, honey and floral aromas and flavors. Fine length." Wine Spectator

"Querciabella's 2015 Batàr (Chardonnay/Pinot Bianco) is very delicate and restrained, especially within the context of the year. Lemon confit, white flowers, orange peel and mint all develop nicely in the glass, but it is the wine's persistence that stands out most. The 2015 is one of the most polished, gracious Batàrs I can remember tasting." VINOUS

Batar verströmt elegante Aromen von Jasmin, Pfirsich und süßen tropischen Früchten und eine lebendige Mineralität. Batar sichert sich mit großer Finesse und opulenter Vielfältigkeit seine zahlreichen Bewunderer und gehört zweifelsfrei zu den besten Weißweinen Italiens! SUPERIORE.DE

"The dried-pear and toasty-oak aromas make this a very distinctive white. Ripe and generous, but with more than enough freshness. Polished, long finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2016 Batàr is superb. Candied lemon peel, mint, chamomile and lightly tropical notes are all laced together. In the glass, the 2016 has a real sense of phenolic intensity that offers a striking counter to the floral aromatics and expressive, layered fruit. The 2016 is 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Blanc, much of that younger plantings of the Gouges clones of Pinot Blanc sourced in Burgundy. Today, the Batàr is tightly wound and piercing in its brightness. Another few years in bottle should do the trick." VINOUS

Camartina 2010 praesentiert sich funkelnd Rubin, mit opulent duftendem Bouquet nach Gewuerznelken, viel Brombeerfrucht, etwas Schokolade. Am Gaumen sehr viel saftige Frucht, würzige Noten, unterlegt von griffigem Tannin, sehr klar und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2010 Camartina is one of the most beautiful versions of this wine I have tasted in some time. Layered and vibrant on the palate, the 2010 impresses for its finesse and nuance. Freshly cut flowers, mint, dark red berries and graphite all meld together in a wine of exceptional refinement. Today, the aromas and flavors are naturally not fully expressive, but another few years should work wonders. The cool, late-ripening season yielded a Camartina of understated class and pedigree. This is a fabulous showing." VINOUS

"A powerful red wine with an abundance of berry, dried fruits and hints of vanilla on the nose and palate. Full body, with chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Needs at least two or three years of bottle age to come together. Made from biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

"A vivid, fresh style, whose berry and cherry flavors are focused and augmented by tobacco, underbrush and iron notes. Tight and intense, presenting a long, mineral-inflected finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese." Wine Spectator

"The 2010 Camartina offers many beautiful surprises. This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese is a structured and powerful wine, but it offers elegance and balance as well. This classic vintage has done its part to shape a wine that offers bright fruit intensity, delineated aromas of blueberry and spice, and a richly velvety sensation in the mouth. You can hold this wine for the next ten years." Robert Parker

Camartina praesentiert sich funkelnd Rubin, mit opulent duftendem Bouquet nach Gewürznelken, viel Brombeerfrucht, etwas Schokolade. Am Gaumen sehr viel saftige Frucht, würzige Noten, unterlegt von griffigem Tannin, sehr klar und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Eröffnet mit feiner Gewürznote, nach Zimt und Gewürznelken, im Hintergrund etwas Kirsche. Saftig und salzig in Ansatz und Verlauf, öffnet sich mit kernigem, leicht sandigem Tannin, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"The 2011 Camartina is rich, layered and exquisite in the glass. Fine, silky tannins provide the backdrop as this super-refined, polished Tuscan red shows off its personality. These hillside vineyards above Greve often yield wines of total finesse. That is certainly the case here. The 2011 Camartina isn't a blockbuster, instead it is a wine that impresses for its balance and overall harmony." VINOUS

"A dense, rich red with dried-berry, orange-peel and chocolate character. Full body, soft, silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish." James Suckling

Camartina 2016 besitzt außergewöhnliche Finesse und Eleganz. Vornehmes, tiefes Rubinrot. Reiche Aromen von schwarzen und roten Beeren wie Schwarzkirsche und Heidelbeere, dazu kommen Noten reifer Pflaume und Tamarinde. Bei weiterer Belüftung dann vielschichtige Noten von Efeu, Waldboden und frisch geschnittener Rinde mit Anklängen von Leder, süßem Tabak und Lakritze. Der volle und seidige Körper wird von festen, aber gut integrierten Tanninen umrahmt, die von einer ausgezeichneten Säure getragen werden. Kurz vor dem langen Abgang dann reife schwarze Früchte, die durch Muskatnuss und süße Gewürze bereichert werden. Großartig seine toskanische Identität voller Energie und Lebendigkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very pretty and precise with tight tannins and polish. It’s linear and compact with blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry character. Racy and polished." James Suckling

"The 2016 Camartina is superb. As always, Camartina is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, all from Greve's Ruffoli district, where Querciabella is located. At this stage in its development, the Camartina is driven by Sangiovese in its red-toned fruit, aromatics and acid profile. The 2016 is vibrant, saline and full of energy. I am so intrigued to see how it develops in bottle."  Vinous

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, im Bouquet intensive Kirschfrucht, Aromen von Weichsel und eine feine Holzwürze, dazu ein Hauch von Nougat und Karamell. Am Gaumen viel stoffige Brombeerfrucht und herrliche Extraktsüße und perfekt integrierte Tannine. Die finessenreiche Säure gibt dem Palafreno seine großartige Struktur. Ein reinsortiger Merlot von ganz erstaunlicher Eleganz und Frische. SUPERIORE.DE

"A concentrated red, with chocolate, berry and currant character. Full and chewy. Layered and rich. Made from organic grapes. Give this three to four years of bottle age." James Suckling

Eleganz schlägt Kraft: 100% Merlot aus der Zentraltoskana, der schon heute großen Trinkgenuss bereitet, aber dessen geschmackliche Komplexität im Verlaufe der Reifung noch gewaltig zulegen wird. Strahlende Farbe, vielfältiges Bouquet und ein straffer Körper mit ausgewogenen Proportionen sowie der herzhafte Geschmack mit dem langen, eleganten Nachhall sind seine unverkennbaren Merkmale und versetzen ihn in die Lage, es mit den ganz großen Merlots der Toskana aufzunehmen. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced and easy wine with dried berry and cherry aromas and flavors. Full body, fresh acidity and a clean finish. Made from organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2012 Palafreno, 100% Merlot from the Ruffoli sub-zone of Greve, is superb. High-altitude, hillside vineyards confer grace and nuance to a Merlot built on exquisite finesse. Sweet plum, mocha, rose petal and white pepper add gorgeous aromatic lift on the silky, sensual finish. Readers should expect an understated Merlot that emphasizes elegance over power." VINOUS

"100% Merlot from a cooler, high-altitude north to north-west facing site in Greve. Its pure, pristine, clearly delineated aromatics and flavours of black raspberry, plum, blackberry and spice are simply gorgeous - a lovely sappy, vibrant style of Merlot with a rich but taut feel. In some ways, this is more like Cabernet Franc than Merlot. It was picked at just the right level of ripeness: not too ripe and not too green, and therefore has beautiful poise and balance." Decanter

Energischer, ungemein vielschichtiger Merlot der Extraklasse. Ätherisches Bouquet nach Pflaume, Schwarzkirsche, Menthol und Gewürzen. Sehr nuancenreich am Gaumen, dabei opulent bis expressiv, auf den zweiten Blick dann geschmeidig, geradezu elegant. In Komplexität, Tiefe und Finessenreichtum nahezu unschlagbar, in den nächsten Jahren wird er mehr und mehr von seinem Repertoire offenbaren. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubinrot. Klare und duftige Nase nach Brombeere, Kirsche und Maulbeere, dazu würzige Komponenten (Quendel, Tyhmian). Zeigt am Gaumen dichtmaschiges, festes Tannin, klare Frucht, im Finale wieder betont würzige Noten, fester Druck." Falstaff

"This is a beautiful merlot showing blackberry, black-olive and fresh-herb character. Full-bodied with very chewy yet polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2015 Palafreno is one of the more understated Tuscan Merlots readers will come across. This site, in the Ruffoli district of Greve, at 400 meters above sea level, yields a distinctly savory, nuanced Merlot that emphasizes energy and nuance over power, all of which make it a truly special and distinctive wine. Even in this warm year, Palafreno needs time in bottle to soften the tannins." Vinous