Chianti docg castello di querceto is situated in tuscany, on the northeastern side of the chianti classico region, the land spans 190 hectares. Castello di querceto chianti classico docg, tuscany. Castello di querceto, chianti, classico, tuscany, 2014 decanter. The chianti blend is a classic, longestablished blend of wine grapes used in the wines of tuscany, most obviously those from chianti. Castello di querceto chianti classico riserva il picchio 2004. Pair with red meat roasts and uncork at least two ho. Chianti classico riserva 2009 querceto wine express. The creation of the chianti classico denominazione di origine controllata e garantita docg in 1996 was an attempt by growers in the original chianti region to resurrect the quality of the. Castello di querceto chianti classico riserva 2011. Castello di querceto iwsc silver 2015 2015 decanter world wine awards sil castello di querceto chianti classico di origine controllata e. Querceto chianti classico reserva 2004 bright with good acidity and tarry, spicy, earthy dark fruits. Its vineyards in the valdarno hills are the sources of the sangiovese, canaiolo and.
Chianti classico riserva docg 2014 92 points the planet grape mellow and creamy then brisk, dry, and lightly chewy with notes of sour plum, sun dried tomato, oregano, fernet branca and pink rose. This is a mouthfilling wine with soft, round tannins and an aftertaste of tobacco and cocoa. Chianti classico is the heartland of the chianti wine region its traditional and longestestablished viticultural area. Buy querceto chianti classico from chianti classico, tuscany, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. Chianti classico riserva castello di querceto 2014. Querceto chianti classico 750ml tuscany, italy out of. We have selected the grapes to produce chianti wine only from estates that are very close to castello di querceto. Querceto chianti classico 750ml tuscany, italy out of stock. This was very first wine produced by the estate back in 1998 and is appropriately named after owner and the heart of querceto, laura di battista.
Castello di querceto chianti classico riserva 2007 from chianti classico, chianti, tuscany, italy intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Castello di querceto, chianti classico, gran selezione, il. Stores and prices for castello di querceto chianti classico docg, tuscany prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Soci consorzio vino chianti classico 510 di cui 315 imbottigliatori it alian o esportato in. The chianti blend is a classic, longestablished blend of wine grapes used in tuscany. Ever since, chianti classico considers itself no longer a subzone of chianti. From the pruning of our vines to the selection of our grapes, were intensely focused on the art of great italian winemaking.
Querceto di castellina chianti classico laura wine with dinner. Querceto chianti docg tuscan red wine 2015 chianti. Castello di querceto is located in the north eastern side of the chianti classico area, in a small valley in the commune of greve in chianti at about 470 metres above sea level. This wine has increased in popularity over the past year. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more.
Castello di querceto chianti docg, tuscany winesearcher. The family at castello di querceto make a very fine example of chianti classico indeed. This brilliant ruby red wine evokes flavors of spices and bright red fruit. The typical chianti classico wine is a rubyred, sangiovesebased wine with aromas of violets and cherries and a hint. Chianti classico riserva 2014 castello di monsanto duration. Querceto di castellina 2015 laura chianti classico. Book castello di querceto, greve in chianti on tripadvisor. Stores and prices for castello di querceto chianti docg, tuscany prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
This is classic, clean chianti from a small family producer near panzano in chianti. Castello di querceto 2014 chianti classico rating and. Florence just 25 km away and siena, san gimignano, arezzo and pisa. The blends primary constituent is tuscanys favorite grape variety, sangiovese. Wifi is free throughout, and there is also a terrace.
Querceto chianti classico laura 2005, red wine from italy. Castello di querceto chianti classico riserva 2011 from chianti classico, chianti, tuscany, italy deep ruby red, large, well expressed with elegant tannins. Chianti classico gran selezione, sei vinity wine company. Laura chianti classico docg 2015 querceto di castellina. Chianti classico riserva docg 2015 96 points wine spectator though saturated with black currant and blackberry fruit and backed by opaque tannins, this red is pure and balanced. Buy 2011 querceto chianti classico riserva from chianti classico, tuscany, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. The querceto family helped found the chianti classico consortium nearly 100 years ago. Castello di querceto is certainly the ideal base for day trips, not only in florentine chianti classico, but also in tuscanys splendid historic towns. Castello di querceto chianti classico riserva 2007. Via francois 2 lucolena greve in chianti 50020 greve in chianti fi phone.
Feb 19, 2015 chianti classico riserva 2009 querceto wine express. As the chianti production area is too broad to identify a particular characteristic or identity like some other wines, it is very important to maintain into the chianti wine the impression of the chianti classico region. Laura chianti classico docg sangiovese 100% this is their premier wine, bottled. Il pichio chianti classico riserva 2004 a singlevineyard wine. Thyme, iron, leather and tar notes give this complexity, while the finish goes into overtime. Its too bad the 1999 riserva sold out so quickly as an instore discovery last year. Castello di querceto vin santo del chianti 2007 6x 50cl. Additional information on querceto chianti classico. The best classicos will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and be fullbodied with plenty of ripe fruit plums, black cherry. Chianti classico riserva castello di querceto 2015. Querceto di castellina chianti classico laura wine with. A diverse array of wines are made by this producer incl. To upgrade chianti wines and the regions image, the chianti classico doc was created in 1967, then upgraded to docg status in 1984, with additional modifications made in 1996. Cruvinetto vini rossi 3oz glass 150 2014 chianti classico riserva monsanto, tuscana 10 16 1 20 brunello di montalcino col d orcia 15 30 152 2016 super tuscan ornellaia le volte toscana 10 18 153 2016 super tuscan guado al tasso il bruciato toscana 11 22 154 2015 super tuscan antonori tignanello, toscana 40 80 155 2015 super tuscan gaja ca marcanda.
This is the one of the most popular chianti classico wines. Castello di querceto chianti classico riserva soho wine. Querceto chianti classico riserva 2011 750ml tuscany, italy. Castello di querceto chianti classico 2006 quite muted and a slightly dull character, but some nice cherry fruit comes through. Castello di querceto 06 chianti classico castello di. Castello di querceto chianti classico docg, tuscany prices. Many classicos are today made of 100% sangiovese but can include up to 20% of other approved varieties grown within the classico borders. Querceto di castellina 2015 laura chianti classico rating. Querceto di castellina is perfectly situated between the villages of castellina and radda in chianti, right in the center of the chianti classico. Chianti classico docg querceto castello di querceto. Tenacity, talent and respect for tradition passed down from generation to generation. Oct 26, 2015 this is classic, clean chianti from a small family producer near panzano in chianti. Sangiovese 92%, canaiolo, colorino, mammolo e ciliegiolo 8% vineyard. A chianti classico of character and elegance, ruby red in color with an intense nose of ripe red fruits, and hints of spice and toasty aromas.
Farm stay querceto di castellina, castellina in chianti. Located in the heart of the chianti classico region, just 25 kilometres from florence and not much further from siena, is castello. Jacopo and filippo di battista dedicated this wine to their mother, laura. Querceto chianti classico riserva il picchio 2015 750ml. It is 92% sangiovese, with the remainder being made up of colorino, canaiolo, mammolo, and ciliegiolo. Located at the heart of chianti in tuscany, castello di querceto has been under the ownership of the francois family since the late 19th century. The querceto chianti has a soft and elegant body that is balanced. Querceto chianti classico riserva 2011 750ml tuscany. This pairs especially well with roasted meats and seasoned cheese. Tasting the wines of chianti classico, tuscany winepages.
Soci consorzio vino chianti classico 523 di cui 315 imbottigliatori it alian o esportato in. Chianti classico riserva docg castello di querceto. Chianti classico docg castello di querceto castello di. Chianti classico docg castello di querceto riserva. I generally enjoy this estates chianti classico riservas and other labeled bottlings also, and have a sentimental attachment to the winery after staying there last year. Laura chianti classico docg sangiovese 100% this is their premier wine, bottled for the first time in 1998. Castello di querceto chianti classico il primo territorio. Demand for this wine has fallen over the past year. Castello di querceto chianti classico docg alexander wines. We are a familyrun and certified organic winery dedicated to making wines that are a genuine representation of our unique terroir, and wholeheartedly believe that great wine is made in the vineyard.
Then consider ordering a castello di querceto chianti classico today and enjoy an elegant and wellbalanced red wine without burning a hole through your wallet. This is accompanied by small quantities of lesserknown tuscan grape varieties canaiolo, colorino, ciliegiolo and mammolo. Querceto chianti classico buy wine online or locally. Sweet, herby, spicy aromatic nose showing dark cherries with a hint of tar and herbiness. His family has farmed the small hilltop estate organically since inception in 1998, and has been certified since 2012. Querceto vin santo is semidry made from malvasia and trebbiano, aged in barrels for five years, spicy and nutty with orange rind and dry fruit notes. Its vineyards in the valdarno hills are the sources of the sangiovese, canaiolo and trebbiano grapes in this. Thyme, iron, leather and tar notes give this complexity, while the. Home wines red chianti castello di querceto castello di querceto chianti classico 20 edit wine fix something. Producer castello di querceto vintage 2015 type still colour red country italy region tuscany appellation chianti ageing gran selezione sweetness dry alcohol. Since 1978, the company has been directed by alessandro francois who ensures that the characteristics and.
The francois family play a vital role in the development of the tuscan wine industry. Castello di querceto, chianti, classico, tuscany, 2014. Castello di querceto once held a strategic and defensive position near the via cassia imperiale, one of the main. The name is written in the apostrophized manner of petrarchs canzoniere who called his muse lady laura, a perennial subject of unrequited love. Were on the lookout for great wine deals and when we see them, well send you an email. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. This is an assertive example with abundant black cherry fruit and vibrant acids. Ive had the pleasure of getting to know the proprietor, jacopo di battista, over the past two years, and stay with them for a few days last summer. Located in querceto, between the towns of castellina and radda in chianti, mentioned as far back as the sixteenth century on the mappe dei capitani di parte guelfa, the estate extends for more than 125 acres, of which 27 acres are dedicated to the cultivation of the sangiovese varietal for the production of chianti classico docg and about. On the palate the fruit is good, with a nice bit of bitter dark cherry skin bite. As the chianti production area is too broad to identify a.
Querceto chianti classico canaiolo,sangiovese querceto chianti 2008 as reliable and comfor table as a good pair of jeans, chianti just never gets old. Producer castello di querceto vintage 2014 type still colour red country italy region tuscany appellation chianti sweetness dry closure cork alcohol. The term classico is used in this way in several italian wine regions orvieto and valpolicella, for example, although chianti is the most famous example. It spends at least 12 months ageing in mostly old oak, and shows the black tea, smoke, cherry, and plum fruit that make chianti. In the last 20 years a consortium of chianti classico producers have researched new sangiovese clones, replanted vineyards, updated cellar practices and generally made. Buy wine and craft beer from our online store and retail locations in cary, morrisville, holly springs, and southern pines north carolina. Castello di querceto, riserva, chianti, classico, 2016. The typical chianti classico wine is a rubyred, sangiovesebased wine with aromas of violets and cherries.
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