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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2038.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 95/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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.More wines for lamb →
- Wild boar pappardelle Camartina's spice register frames boar ragu.More wines for wild boar →Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
- Aged Parmigiano Reggiano Sweet umami amplifies the cedar register.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Querciabella Camartina
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. Rack of lamb with rosemary, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Querciabella's flagship Super Tuscan, first released 1981. Estate biodynamic practising (vegan adaptation, no animal-product preps) since 2000; vegan vinification since 2011.
- 1981First vintage of Camartina
- 2000Entire estate Demeter biodynamic certified
Facts
- Producer
- Querciabella · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Querciabella Camartina
What does Querciabella Camartina taste like?
On the nose, cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar. On the palate, dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Sangiovese-Cabernet Toscana IGT from biodynamic Greve in Chianti vineyards, polished and graphite-toned.
When should I drink Querciabella Camartina?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Querciabella Camartina?
Rack of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Bordeaux-blend structure meets lamb fat.
What grapes are in Querciabella Camartina?
The blend is Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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