2007 Chianti Classico
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The 2007 Chianti Classico Querciabella is a fragrant, perfumed red. Silky tannins frame a core of cherries, sweet spices and tobacco as this elegant wine opens up in the glass and puts on weight with air. In recent years the Querciabella has established itself as one of Tuscany's top Chianti Classicos, as it is again in 2007. The Querciabella is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2007 Chianti Classico Querciabella is a fragrant, perfumed red. Silky tannins frame a core of cherries, sweet spices and tobacco as this elegant wine opens up in the glass and puts on weight with air. In recent years the Querciabella has established itself as one of Tuscany's top Chianti Classicos, as it is again in 2007. The Querciabella is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017. Importer: Maison Marques & Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 587-2000
Cask sample. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Oenologist Guido De Santi A nose marked by vanilla pod, followed on the palate by sweet fruit with a crunchy tannic core and tangy acidity melting in soft fruit finish. Aiming at an international audience. (WS)
About the producer
Literally translating as “beautiful oak”, Querciabella was created in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni. A pioneer in Chianti, he started farming biodynamically and experimenting with both varieties and winemaking – one result of which was Camartina, the property’s flagship Super Tuscan.