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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, rose petal, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, graphite, tobacco
Pure Sangiovese annata from biodynamic Greve in Chianti vineyards, mid-weight and herbal.
What it pairs with
- Pici cacio e pepe Annata weight handles cheese-and-pepper pasta.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici cacio e pepe on TableJourney →
- Trippa alla fiorentina Florentine tripe stew is a Sangiovese match.Find trippa alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Crostini di fegatini Chicken-liver paste classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
With cheese
Pecorino Toscano
Our pick Aged Pecorino Toscano is firm and fragrant, with a sweet rather than salty taste. Chianti's high acidity and cherry fruit cut through the paste, and the cheese's mildness leaves the wine's grip intact.
Marzolino del Chianti
Our pick Marzolino is fragrant and savoury, getting slightly peppery with age. Chianti Classico's acidity handles the savoury paste, and the sheep's-milk fat softens the tannin.
How to serve Querciabella Chianti Classico
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. Pici cacio e pepe, Trippa alla fiorentina, Crostini di fegatini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Querciabella's annata Chianti Classico from biodynamic Greve in Chianti vineyards, vegan vinified since 2011.
- 1981First Querciabella Chianti Classico bottling
- 2011Estate adopts vegan vinification (no animal fining agents)
Facts
- Producer
- Querciabella · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1981
Frequently asked about Querciabella Chianti Classico
What does Querciabella Chianti Classico taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, rose petal, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, graphite, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pure Sangiovese annata from biodynamic Greve in Chianti vineyards, mid-weight and herbal.
When should I drink Querciabella Chianti Classico?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Querciabella Chianti Classico?
Pici cacio e pepe is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Trippa alla fiorentina and Crostini di fegatini. Annata weight handles cheese-and-pepper pasta.
What grapes are in Querciabella Chianti Classico?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG.
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