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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2022 to 2031.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, violet, wild fennel
Palate: red plum, graphite, leather
Riserva from Castello di Querceto, mid-weight Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Mammolo for aromatic perfume.
What it pairs with
- Florentine peposo Pepper-stew matches the wine's spice register.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Pici al ragu Hand-rolled pici and meat ragu classic.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
- Tuscan finocchiona salame Fennel salame finds the wine's wild-fennel notes.
With cheese
How to serve Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Florentine peposo, Pici al ragu, Tuscan finocchiona salame. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Querceto's traditional Riserva blend, in continuous production since 1986 with Canaiolo and Mammolo preserved alongside Sangiovese.
- 1986First modern Riserva bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Querceto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (5%), Mammolo (5%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
Frequently asked about Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva
What does Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, violet, wild fennel. On the palate, red plum, graphite, leather. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Riserva from Castello di Querceto, mid-weight Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Mammolo for aromatic perfume.
When should I drink Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva?
Florentine peposo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pici al ragu and Tuscan finocchiona salame. Pepper-stew matches the wine's spice register.
What grapes are in Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (5%), Mammolo (5%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva.
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