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Castello di Querceto

Tuscany (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 8

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico 2004

Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Chianti Classico Riserva Il Picchio 2001

Chianti Querceto 2005

Cignale 2001

Il Querciolaia 2000

Il Sole di Alessandro 2001

La Corte 2000

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Chianti Classico 2004

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (92%), Canaiolo Nero (8%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti Classico shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blackberry, vanilla, blueberry and licorice. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Chianti Classico ages for 10-12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Braised meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Canaiolo Nero (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Chianti Classico Riserva shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of vanilla, blueberry, licorice, tobacco, carob, cinnamon, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. A well made wine. Chianti Classico Riserva ages for 10-12 months in barrique followed by at least 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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Chianti Classico Riserva Il Picchio 2001

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (92%), Canaiolo Nero (8%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, raspberry and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, cyclamen, blueberry, tobacco, licorice, carob, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and raspberry. A well made wine. Chianti Classico Riserva Il Picchio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

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Chianti Querceto 2005

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Trebbiano Toscano
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum.

Alcohol: 12%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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Cignale 2001

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Merlot (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Cignale shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, blueberry, licorice, chocolate, leather, cinnamon, tar and mace. The mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. Cignale ages for 20-24 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

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Il Querciolaia 2000

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Il Querciolaia shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of black currant, vanilla, tobacco, blueberry, carob and pink pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. A well made wine. Il Querciolaia ages for 18-20 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Game

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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Il Sole di Alessandro 2001

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, violet, chocolate, eucalyptus and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. Il Sole di Alessandro ages for 20-24 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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La Corte 2000

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blueberry, tobacco, cinnamon, licorice and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. La Corte ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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