Castello di Querceto

Produced only with grapes from the "Greve in Chianti" area, in the province of Florence. Obtained with Sangiovese (92%) and Canaiolo (8%) grapes. Vinification with maceration on the skins for about 12 days at 28 °C, subsequent maturation in barrels for 10/12 months to move on to refinement in the bottle for a minimum of 3 months.

A captivating bottle that perfectly embodies the idea of Supertuscan: a Tuscan wine born from a Bordeaux blend of great power and complexity. suitable for both the most complex combinations and for the most disengaged occasions. A true champion of the breed, it is enhanced by noble combinations such as game, braised meats and fine meats. It is a wine that lends itself to long ageing.

Il Picchio Gran Selezione 2018 Chianti Classico DOCG This cru was born in 1988 as a Riserva; from 2011 it becomes Gran Selezione. The vineyard covers 4.5 hectares, is exposed to east/south-east, with a subsoil rich in clay, limestone and microelements and enjoys an excellent temperature range between day and night. Intense aromas of violet, cherry and undergrowth rise from the glass; the fruity flavors are intense, underlined by soft and velvety tannins; the freshness is absolutely bold, balanced just a little by sapidity, spiciness and notes of graphite; the sip is smooth, long and elegant.

Produced only with grapes from the "Greve in Chianti" area, in the province of Florence. Obtained with Sangiovese (92%) and Canaiolo (8%) grapes. Vinification with maceration on the skins for about 12 days at 28 °C, subsequent maturation in barrels for 10/12 months to move on to refinement in the bottle for a minimum of 3 months.

Il Picchio Gran Selezione 2018 Chianti Classico DOCG This cru was born in 1988 as a Riserva; from 2011 it becomes Gran Selezione. The vineyard covers 4.5 hectares, is exposed to east/south-east, with a subsoil rich in clay, limestone and microelements and enjoys an excellent temperature range between day and night. Intense aromas of violet, cherry and undergrowth rise from the glass; the fruity flavors are intense, underlined by soft and velvety tannins; the freshness is absolutely bold, balanced just a little by sapidity, spiciness and notes of graphite; the sip is smooth, long and elegant.

A great Supertucsan, a Bordeaux blend, certainly one of the most important wines produced by the Castello di Querceto company, Il Cignale stands out for its characteristic and original organoleptic profile at the same time; it is certainly the best known of the François family business, produced for the first time with the 1986 vintage. It comes from a 4-hectare vineyard planted in 1981 at an altitude between 490 and 520 meters, with a density of five thousand vines per hectare and after a maturation of about 2 years in French oak barriques, plus a further refinement of over 6 months. The base is Cabernet Sauvignon (80-90%) accompanied by Merlot. Cignale (Tuscan dialect expression to indicate the wild boar, an animal depicted in several versions on the labels), like all the wines of Castello di Querceto , has the characteristic of longevity. In the family cellar, among the shelves rest dusty bottles of Chianti Classico from 1909, 1911, 1916, and among these, five examples of the historic 1904 vintage are still on display. Wines over 20 years old, incredibly rich in color and with perfumes and aromas still young, well balanced between the fruit and the never invasive wood. Another characteristic of Cignale is that beyond the origin of the blend, what "brands" the wine is above all the territory. In a "blind" tasting with other wines, even those based on Sangiovese, it is not uncommon (especially with older vintages) to have doubts whether it is a product originating from local grapes, such as Sangiovese, or international ones, as in this case Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Produced only with grapes from the "Greve in Chianti" area, in the province of Florence. Obtained with Sangiovese (95%) and Canaiolo (5%) grapes. Vinification with maceration on the skins for about 15 days at 28 °C, subsequent maturation in barriques for 10/12 months to move on to refinement in the bottle for a minimum of 4 months. Uncork at least 2 hours before serving

Castello di Querceto 's Chianti Classico 2019 is truly an excellent wine, from all points of view, and perfectly captures the identity of the denomination from which it comes. Elegant and complex, structured just right, coherent and capable of expressing a beautiful tasting experience with an intriguing evolution, which lasts from the first to the last glass.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019 The vintage was decidedly happy and the wine reflects this happiness; although he is still young he is "ready" even if the potential that portends a promising future is still in a nutshell. But certain youthful roughnesses do not detract from the pleasant drinkability, slightly slowed down by a tannin that is not yet totally tame, but balanced by the acidity.

A captivating bottle that perfectly embodies the idea of Supertuscan: a Tuscan wine born from a Bordeaux blend of great power and complexity. suitable for both the most complex combinations and for the most disengaged occasions. A true champion of the breed, it is enhanced by noble combinations such as game, braised meats and fine meats. It is a wine that lends itself to long ageing.

This is a remarkable example of a traditional Chianti Vin Santo. It comes from grapes harvested from a single vineyard of 1 hectare cultivated with Malvasia di Toscana, Trebbiano Toscano and San Colombano. The grapes are dried for 3 months before pressing and aged in 100-litre oak barrels for 3 years before bottling and a further 3 months of aging in the cellar before being marketed. It displays aromas and flavors of dried fig, nuts, sultanas, leather and balsamic hints that make it a wonderful accompaniment to a cheese platter. A fine example of a traditionally produced fine dessert wine. Suitable for bottle aging up to 25 years after release.

Castello di Querceto Crus tasting box with 6 total bottles: 2 La Corte bottles, a deep and balanced 100% Sangiovese, elegant, dry and with great character. On the nose hints of red fruits and herbaceous notes with a slight presence of balsamic notes. Long and persuasive finish. n° 2 bottles Il Cignale, blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, very intense, elegant and well structured. On the nose expressions of red fruit and classic notes of humus. Complete the presence of a balsamic note that fades into pine. In the mouth the tannins are full-bodied, but velvety and balanced. n° 2 bottles Il Querciolaia, blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon very intense, with a nose full of red fruits and light herbaceous notes. Elegant tannins for a long and balanced finish.