COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
La Querce Seconda Az.Agr Niccolo Bernabei
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chianti Classico La Querce Seconda 2017 is a 100% Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, produced by the family-run estate La Querce Seconda. Located in the northern part of the appellation, the winery is committed to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking. The estate focuses on expressing the unique terroir through naturally farmed grapes from old vines, some planted in 1975, grown in galestro or clay and sand soils. This approach aims to highlight the authentic character of the Sangiovese grape and its origin.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified organic since 2001.
Fact 02
Vineyards include vines dating back to 1975.
Fact 03
Fermented with native yeasts.
Fact 04
A small production of only 4,000 bottles for this vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2017 Chianti Classico La Querce Seconda is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Viticultural practices are organic, with fruit hand-harvested from vines aged up to 45 years. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks utilizing native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in used French oak barrels of varying sizes (500-liter and 2000-liter). Production for this vintage was approximately 4,000 bottles.
