Querciabella
About Querciabella
Querciabella, founded in 1974 has always been considered somewhat of a trailblazer in Tuscany, having been a pioneer behind sustainable viticulture as they converted to organics in as early as 1988 and biodynamics in just 2000. Based in Greve within Chianti Classico, Querciabella today farms 74hectares of vines with the supremely talented South African winemaker Manfred Ing taking their wines to newer heights.

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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£493.24 |
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Vinous (93)The 2020 Batàr, Querciabella's Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc white, is laced with hints of tangerine oil, jasmine, spice and pear. Light tropical accents appear later, adding gorgeous nuance throughout. The move towards high elevation vineyards and picking earlier yields a Batàr endowed with terrific freshness and plenty of style. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 89 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£211.45 |
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Wine Spectator (89)Very ripe and rich, with loads of plum and milky coffee character. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe fruit and a long vanilla and fruit finish. Turns jammy, but very good. Sangiovese, with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best after 2005. 9,000 cases made. -JS |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£839.09 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2007 Camartina, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, is relatively understated in this vintage. Crushed flowers, berries and subtle French oak are woven together in a fine, silky fabric of notable class. The 2007 possesses terrific clarity and focus, if not quite the richness of the finest vintages. My impression is this will be a relatively early-drinking Camartina. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£528.29 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2018 Camartina is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Dark, brooding and quite closed, the 2018 is going to require cellaring and a good bit of patience, too. Dark-fleshed fruit, leather, spice, menthol and grilled herbs emerge with some coaxing. The Cabernet is quite evident in both the flavor profile and overall structure, which likely explains the wine's general feel today. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£223.24 |
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Vinous (92+)The 2016 Chianti Classico is an explosion of floral-infused aromatics and red-toned fruit, all in the super-classic mid-weight style that is such a signature of the Querciabella house style today. Rose petal, lavender, mint and sweet raspberry fruit are pushed to the forefront. This is the first vintage in which more than half of the wine was aged in larger format oak ranging from tonneau to cask. Vineyards in Gaiole and Greve form the core of the blend, with a touch of fruit from Radda. The 2016 has enough freshness to drink well for another decade plus, but I would give it a few years in bottle for the bright acids to integrate a bit further. There are a number of pricier wines in Querciabella's range, but I am not sure any of them can match the Chianti Classico for pure pleasure. What a lovely wine it is. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£225.64 |
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Vinous (91)The 2019 Chianti Classico (100% Sangiovese) is laced with the essence of red/purplish berry fruit, spice, cedar and floral notes. Readers will find a classic expression of both the vintage and the house style in this super-appealing mid-weight Classico. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£648.02 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is ample, rich and quite seductive, which is to say very much in the style of the year. Dark red fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and incense all build as the 2017 shows off its considerable allure. This is so expressive today. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£269.09 |
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Vinous (94)Querciabella's 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva is fabulous. Sweet perfumed aromatics open up first as this silky, mid-weight Riserva shows off its allure. The warm, dry vintage notwithstanding, Querciabella turned out a gracious, mid-weight Riserva that is incredibly elegant. The 2017 changes constantly in the glass, revealing different sides of its personality over time. It's the perfect wine for the dinner table. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£730.84 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£395.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2020 Batàr, Querciabella's Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc white, is laced with hints of tangerine oil, jasmine, spice and pear. Light tropical accents appear later, adding gorgeous nuance throughout. The move towards high elevation vineyards and picking earlier yields a Batàr endowed with terrific freshness and plenty of style. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 89 (WS) |
In Bond
£173.00 |
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Wine Spectator (89)Very ripe and rich, with loads of plum and milky coffee character. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe fruit and a long vanilla and fruit finish. Turns jammy, but very good. Sangiovese, with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best after 2005. 9,000 cases made. -JS |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£680.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2007 Camartina, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese, is relatively understated in this vintage. Crushed flowers, berries and subtle French oak are woven together in a fine, silky fabric of notable class. The 2007 possesses terrific clarity and focus, if not quite the richness of the finest vintages. My impression is this will be a relatively early-drinking Camartina. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
£421.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2018 Camartina is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Dark, brooding and quite closed, the 2018 is going to require cellaring and a good bit of patience, too. Dark-fleshed fruit, leather, spice, menthol and grilled herbs emerge with some coaxing. The Cabernet is quite evident in both the flavor profile and overall structure, which likely explains the wine's general feel today. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
£170.00 |
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Vinous (92+)The 2016 Chianti Classico is an explosion of floral-infused aromatics and red-toned fruit, all in the super-classic mid-weight style that is such a signature of the Querciabella house style today. Rose petal, lavender, mint and sweet raspberry fruit are pushed to the forefront. This is the first vintage in which more than half of the wine was aged in larger format oak ranging from tonneau to cask. Vineyards in Gaiole and Greve form the core of the blend, with a touch of fruit from Radda. The 2016 has enough freshness to drink well for another decade plus, but I would give it a few years in bottle for the bright acids to integrate a bit further. There are a number of pricier wines in Querciabella's range, but I am not sure any of them can match the Chianti Classico for pure pleasure. What a lovely wine it is. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£172.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2019 Chianti Classico (100% Sangiovese) is laced with the essence of red/purplish berry fruit, spice, cedar and floral notes. Readers will find a classic expression of both the vintage and the house style in this super-appealing mid-weight Classico. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£532.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is ample, rich and quite seductive, which is to say very much in the style of the year. Dark red fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and incense all build as the 2017 shows off its considerable allure. This is so expressive today. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£205.00 |
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Vinous (94)Querciabella's 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva is fabulous. Sweet perfumed aromatics open up first as this silky, mid-weight Riserva shows off its allure. The warm, dry vintage notwithstanding, Querciabella turned out a gracious, mid-weight Riserva that is incredibly elegant. The 2017 changes constantly in the glass, revealing different sides of its personality over time. It's the perfect wine for the dinner table. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
In Bond
£593.00 |
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