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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, tobacco, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, espresso, polished oak
Single-vineyard pure Sangiovese IGT from Castello di Querceto's La Corte parcel, modern barrique style.
What it pairs with
- Rare beef tenderloin Modern Sangiovese-IGT structure for elegant beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Truffle pasta Iron-graphite minerality meets truffle.More wines for truffles →
- Aged sheep cheese Crystalline cheese sharpens cherry-and-tobacco notes.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Castello di Querceto La Corte
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rare beef tenderloin, Truffle pasta, Aged sheep cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Corte was one of the first pure-Sangiovese Toscana IGTs, first vintage 1985 from the Castello di Querceto estate at Greve.
- 1985First vintage of La Corte
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Querceto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Castello di Querceto La Corte
What does Castello di Querceto La Corte taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, violet, tobacco, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, espresso, polished oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard pure Sangiovese IGT from Castello di Querceto's La Corte parcel, modern barrique style.
When should I drink Castello di Querceto La Corte?
Drink 5 to 15 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 La Corte?
Rare beef tenderloin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle pasta and Aged sheep cheese. Modern Sangiovese-IGT structure for elegant beef.
What grapes are in Castello di Querceto La Corte?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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