COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Società Agricola Querciabella SpA
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 is a 100% Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy, with grapes sourced from vineyards in Greve, Radda, and Gaiole. The estate, Società Agricola Querciabella SpA, was founded in 1974 and has embraced organic and biodynamic farming. The wine represents the winery's focus on high-altitude Sangiovese and the expression of its diverse vineyard sites. The 2018 vintage is noted for its classic, harmonious, and elegant character, benefiting from a favorable growing season. The wine is also certified vegan.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified vegan and produced without animal products.
Fact 02
Vineyards are farmed using biodynamic and organic practices.
Fact 03
Grapes are hand-harvested into small crates for careful selection.
Fact 04
Wine rests for at least three months in bottle before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Querciabella Chianti Classico 2018 is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The grapes are destemmed but not crushed, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation. It is aged for up to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 5% new oak and the rest being second and third-fill. The wine is then aged for at least three months in bottle before release. The vineyards are farmed using biodynamic and organic practices.
