Castello di Querceto
Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Picchio
4.5
Expert Rating
4.1
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Picchio is a premium wine produced by the renowned Castello di Querceto winery in the Chianti Classico appellation of Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the winery's vineyards, which are characterized by their high altitude and rocky soil. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of the Sangiovese grape, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a perfect representation of the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione style, which is known for its exceptional quality and aging potential.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Picchio boasts an inviting bouquet of ripe cherries and plums, with hints of spice and earthy notes.On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, offering an elegant balance of ripe tannins, soft acidity and a lingering finish. It is an excellent example of the traditional Chianti Classico style, showcasing a harmonious blend of complexity, intensity and finesse.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Castello di Querceto
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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