ClassificationChianti Classico DOCG and Toscana IGT
VarietalsSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay
Hectares81 ha
OwnerCastiglioni family
WinemakerManfred Ing
Founded1974
TastingTastings and estate visits by appointment; the estate farms biodynamically (vegan adaptation, no animal-product preps) and the cellar uses no animal products in vinification.
BiodynamicBiodynamic Practicing
OrganicECOCERT
NeighbourhoodChianti Classico

Signature wines: Querciabella Camartina, Querciabella Batar, Querciabella Chianti Classico

Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2018), Vinous 94 (2018)

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Cheese with Querciabella wines

Pecorino Toscano Our pick Aged Pecorino Toscano is firm and fragrant, with a sweet rather than salty taste. Chianti's high acidity and cherry fruit cut through the paste, and the cheese's mildness leaves the wine's grip intact. Chianti Classico and Chianti, Tuscany: Querciabella Chianti Classico
Marzolino del Chianti Our pick Marzolino is fragrant and savoury, getting slightly peppery with age. Chianti Classico's acidity handles the savoury paste, and the sheep's-milk fat softens the tannin. Chianti Classico, Tuscany: Querciabella Chianti Classico
Pecorino di Pienza Our pick A semi-aged Pienza is slightly savoury with herbal notes. A full-bodied, oak-aged Chardonnay blend from Pomino or Toscana IGT has the weight for it, with high acidity to lift the savoury paste. Barrel-fermented Tuscan Chardonnay blends, Tuscany: Querciabella Batar

Location

Address: Via di Barbiano 17, 50022 Greve in Chianti, Firenze, Italy, Tuscany

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Castello di Querceto ★ 4.4

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Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera ★ 4.9

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