In the 1970s and 1980s, some ambitious winemakers began to shy away from the strict rules of Chianti Classico. Their dissatisfaction with the mediocrity of the contemporary Tuscan wine scene triggered a wave of creativity And experimentation with high quality grapes, clones and winemaking techniques. Querciabella was born in this specific context eCamartina Not only did it set the stage for the company's brand of high quality winemaking, it also initiated its rise to success. The pride of Querciabella, it is one of the few historical wines, collectively known as Super Tuscans , which have considerably elevated the position and prestige of Italian wine production on the world stage.
- Features : The color it is an elegant intense ruby red. The scent gives off aromas rich in black and red berries including black cherries, blueberries, ripe plums and tamarind. Note of ivy, undergrowth and freshly cut bark intertwine with hints of leather, sweet tobacco and licorice. The taste reminiscent of pronounced flavors of ripe black fruit enriched with nutmeg and sweet spices.
- Pairings : To be combined with substantial dishes such as stewed red meat, pasta with meat sauce, roasted and grilled meat, game.
Vineyards
The vineyards where the grapes for the Camartina grow are all located in the immediate vicinity of the Ruffoli winery, on the Greve in Chianti hill. With its marl soils and southern exposure, the Casaocci Sud vineyard offers the ideal setting for textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, refined here by lighter and higher notes. On a cooler slope, the denser soils of the Poggerino, richer in clay, typically provide the structural backbone of the Cabernet, as well as the intensity and depth needed for successful aging. Sangiovese grows in selected vineyard blocks ranging from 350 m to 600 m asl with variable orientation, from south to south-west. At lower altitudes, marl and clayey soils give elegance to the wines while higher up the sandstones become prevalent, giving Sangiovese a more juicy vitality. The Camartina is produced only in optimal years, while the micro vinification in small batches and an extremely limited bottling guarantee the artisan excellence. A delicate but precise management of the fermentation in the French oak fermenters allows a beautiful integration of the tannins and the development of the structure. After malolactic fermentation, the two cépages are aged separately for about 18 months in French oak barrels, up to 20% new, before selecting the best batches for final assembly. The wine comes out no earlier than 30 months after the harvest and, thanks to its longevity, it is sure to be a contender for the best wineries.
Data sheet
SIZE: 0.75 L bottles
ORIGIN: Tuscany.
VINES: Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Sangiovese 30%.
GRADATION: 14% vol.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12 / 18C..
METHOD OF STORAGE: in a cool place away from sunlight.
PRODUCER: Querciabella SpA Agricultural Company - Greve in Chianti (FI).
SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulfites
Querciabella Farm
Giuseppe (Pepito) Castiglioni, an industrial entrepreneur and lifelong wine lover, bought just one hectare of vineyard on a Tuscan hill and began to create an estate that would soon embrace the breadth of the region. He dreamed of producing elegant and rich wines, made not only from indigenous Sangiovese grapes, but also from those of his beloved Bordeaux and Burgundy Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, just to name a few. Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, son of Pepito, investor and full-fledged entrepreneur, converted the company to organic viticulture in 1988, making Querciabella one of the first wineries in Italy to use this practice. Under his leadership, Querciabella became known as one of the best and most innovative wine producers in Italy in the early 20th century. Sebastiano's passion for animal rights and the protection of the environment has brought organic to Querciabella a step forward. In 2000 Sebastiano introduced a 100% plant-based approach to biodynamics that prohibits the use of animal products in our vineyards or cellars. Querciabella was once again an innovator in the industry and an inspiration in the region. Today that one hectare in Tuscany is only a small part of the more than 100 hectares of Querciabella vineyards. And in these lively vineyards - flanked in the Chianti Classico region by oak woods and rolling hills, and in Maremma by the rugged beauty of an unspoiled Tuscan coast - all the grape varieties Pepito dreamed of now thrive in the rich and biodynamic soil that has become the most important ingredient in Querciabella's award-winning recipes..