Castello di Querceto Il Picchio

In the glass

Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather, graphite

Palate: dark plum, wild fennel, iron, tobacco

Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from the Picchio parcel at Lucolena, Sangiovese-led with a small Cabernet support.

What it pairs with

• Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
  Picchio's structure matches a T-bone.
• Wild boar pappardelle Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
  Sangiovese and game-leather classic.
• Aged Pecorino Toscano
  Cheese acidity refreshes the wine's cherry register.

History

Castello di Querceto's Vigna designation from the Picchio parcel at Lucolena in Greve, first vintage 1988 and Gran Selezione from 2010.

1. 1988 — First Il Picchio Vigna designation
2. 2010 — Reclassified Gran Selezione

Facts

Producer

Castello di Querceto

Grapes

Sangiovese (95%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)

Classification

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

Oak

24 months in French oak barriques

ABV

14.0%

Price

EUR 40 to 60 at retail

Drinking window

5 to 15 from vintage

First vintage

1988

Scores

• Wine Advocate 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

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