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Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico

by Castello di Querceto · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
Chianti ClassicoDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Approximately 92% Sangiovese, 8% complementary varieties
Vineyard
Several vineyards
Line
Chianti Classico
Vintages
Awards are listed for the 2023–2005 vintages, with no entries shown for 2009 or 2008.
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
5–10 years
Bottled in
0.375 l · 0.75 l
Castello di QuercetoTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from several vineyards situated at 350–500 m above sea level. The vines are trained to spurred cordon or Guyot and planted at a density of 4,500–7,500 plants per hectare.

Grapes

Approximately 92% Sangiovese and 8% complementary varieties.

Vinification

Fermentation lasts about 10 days at 28°C.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 10 months in concrete and stainless-steel tanks, followed by at least two months of refinement in bottle.

Technical data

Chianti Classico DOCG. Alcohol is approximately 13%. Average production is 200,000 bottles. The first vintage was produced in 1904, and the stated ageing potential is 5–10 years.

Tasting profile

Brilliant ruby red. The texture is soft and elegant, with fruit aromas balanced by herbal notes.

Serving and pairing

Pair with fresh or medium-aged cheeses, roast meats and white meats.

Label / history

First produced in 1904.