In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar

Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs

Sangiovese-Cabernet Toscana IGT from biodynamic Greve in Chianti vineyards, polished and graphite-toned.

What it pairs with

  • Rack of lamb with rosemary
    Bordeaux-blend structure meets lamb fat.
  • Wild boar pappardelle Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
    Camartina's spice register frames boar ragu.
  • Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
    Sweet umami amplifies the cedar register.

History

Querciabella's flagship Super Tuscan, first released 1981. Estate fully Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2000; vegan vinification since 2011.

  1. 1981 — First vintage of Camartina
  2. 2000 — Entire estate Demeter biodynamic certified

Facts

Producer
Querciabella
Grapes
Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
18 to 22 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 90 to 140 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1981

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 95 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
  • Vinous 94 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cabernet sauvignon cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine sangiovese still red super tuscan
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