Querciabella

Batàr 2000

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (65%), Pinot Bianco (35%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas which start with hints of pineapple, toasted wood and banana followed by good and intense aromas of hawthorn, coffee, broom, litchi, apple, honey, plum, vanilla and pleasing mineral hints. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and pleasingly round attack, well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, very agreeable. The finish is persistent with good and intense flavors of banana, litchi and plum. A well made wine. Batàr ages for 10 months in barrique and for at least 10 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat, Spiced fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

January 2004

Batàr 2001

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (65%), Pinot Bianco (35%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of banana, toasted wood and litchi followed by good and intense aromas of coffee, acacia, pineapple, hawthorn, apple, honey, peach, grapefruit and vanilla. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and pleasingly round attack, well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, very agreeable. The finish is persistent with good and intense flavors of banana, grapefruit and apple. A well made wine. Batàr ages for 10 months in barrique and for at least 10 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Spiced fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 16, February 2004

Batàr 2008

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Batàr shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of honey, vanilla, praline, hawthorn, pear, hazelnut, grapefruit and graphite. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, grapefruit and hazelnut. Batàr ferments and ages in barrique for about 12 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Sauteed meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

June 2011

Best Wine of October 2012

Batàr 2009

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Batàr shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and hazelnuts followed by aromas of pear, banana, bergamot, honey, vanilla, grapefruit, peach, broom, hawthorn and mineral. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of banana, hazelnut and grapefruit. Batàr ferments and ages in barrique for 9 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

October 2012

Batàr 2010

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Batàr shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which star with hints of apple, plum and hazelnut followed by aromas of pear, hawthorn, vanilla, grapefruit, praline, butter, honey, acacia and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of apple, plum and banana. Batàr ferments and ages in barrique for 9 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

October 2012

Batàr 2011

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Batàr shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of peach, vanilla, pear, hazelnut, grapefruit, acacia, butter, hawthorn, honey and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of banana, plum and apple. Batàr ages in barrique for 9 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

January 2014

Batàr 2012

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense straw yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, pear, pineapple, butter, mango, grapefruit, acacia, vanilla, grapefruit, peach and praline. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of banana, plum and apple. 9 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

February 2015

Batàr 2013

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of acacia, pear, grapefruit, butter, mango, bergamot, vanilla, hawthorn, honey and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, banana and plum. Fermented in barrique, about 12 months of aging in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

December 2015

Best Wine of June 2017

Batàr 2014

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, grapefruit, ripe peach, butter, broom, vanilla, bergamot, praline, honey, mango, graphite and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, banana and plum. Fermented in barrique, 9 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

June 2017

Batàr 2015

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, apple and acacia followed by aromas of pear, bergamot, plum, grapefruit, butter, peach, honey, broom, praline, flint and vanilla. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of banana, apple and plum. Fermented in barrique, 9 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stewed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

September 2018

Camartina 1997

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot, Syrah (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, dried violet and black cherry followed by good and intense aromas of blueberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, menthol and pleasing hints of leather, nutmeg and pink pepper. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense, flavors, elegant tannins. The finish is very persistent with long and clean flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A very well made wine. Camartina ages in barrique for 20 months followed by another aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 16, February 2004

Camartina 1999

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Merlot, Syrah (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals personality with intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and violet followed by good and intense aromas of blueberry, plum, licorice, tobacco, menthol, caramel, cocoa and vanilla followed by pleasing hints of cinnamon and clove. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, elegant tannins. The finish is very persistent with clean and intense flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A very well made wine. Camartina ages for 18-20 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 16, February 2004

Camartina 2000

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Merlot, Syrah (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals personality with intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas which start with good hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by good and intense aromas of blueberry, blackberry, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, toffee, cocoa and pleasing hints of menthol, cinnamon and pink pepper. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long and clean flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. A great wine. Camartina ages in barrique for 18 months followed by some months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 16, February 2004

Camartina 2007

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Camartina 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 violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, tobacco, vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, mace, pink pepper, clover and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Camartina ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

June 2011

Camartina 2008

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Camartina 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 currant, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, pink pepper, chocolate, mace, cinnamon and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and plum. Camartina ages for 24 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

October 2012

Camartina 2010

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Camartina shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black currant, plum and violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, pink pepper, leather, mace, clover and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and plum. Camartina ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

January 2014

Camartina 2011

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, face powder, leather, licorice and eucalyptus. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. Very persistent finish with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and plum. 18 months in barrique, 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

February 2015

Best Wine of September 2018

Camartina 2012

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black currant, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, peony, face powder, cocoa, tobacco, blackberry, leather, licorice, mace, vanilla and eucalyptus. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of black currant, plum and black cherry. 24 months in barrique, 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

September 2018

Chianti Classico 2001

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

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

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by good aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum, licorice and pleasing hints of toasted wood, cyclamen and eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages for 10 months in barrique and for 10 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted and broiled meat, Hard cheese

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

January 2004

Chianti Classico 2008

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Querciabella shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, mace and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Chianti Classico Querciabella ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

June 2011

Chianti Classico 2009

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Querciabella shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Chianti Classico Querciabella ages for 10 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

October 2012

Chianti Classico 2010

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Querciabella shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, tobacco, vanilla, mace and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Chianti Classico Querciabella ages for 10 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

October 2012

Chianti Classico 2011

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Querciabella shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, geranium, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Chianti Classico Querciabella ages for 12 months in barrique and cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

January 2014

Chianti Classico 2012

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, cyclamen, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in cask and barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

February 2015

Chianti Classico 2013

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, cyclamen, chocolate, tobacco and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 14 months in cask and barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

December 2015

Chianti Classico 2014

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

June 2017

Chianti Classico 2015

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, rose, cyclamen, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 14 months in cask and barrique, at least 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

September 2018

Chianti Classico Riserva 2011

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, cinnamon and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 16 months in cask and barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

February 2015

Chianti Classico Riserva 2013

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, cinnamon, mace and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 16 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

June 2017

Chianti Classico Riserva 2014

Querciabella (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco, face powder, cinnamon, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum. 16 months in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

September 2018

Mongrana 2008

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Mongrana shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. A small part of Mongrana ages in barrique for 10 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

June 2011

Mongrana 2009

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Mongrana shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which star with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Mongrana ages in cement tanks, whereas a small part ages in barrique for 10 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

October 2012

Mongrana 2010

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Mongrana shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate and cinnamon. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Mongrana ages in cement tanks, whereas a small part ages in barrique for 10 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

October 2012

Mongrana 2011

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Mongrana shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, mace and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Mongrana ages in barrique and cement tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

January 2014

Mongrana 2012

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, tamarind, chocolate and tobacco. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. A part ages for 10 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

February 2015

Mongrana 2013

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco, tamarind, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. 10 months in barrique and cement tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

June 2017

Mongrana 2015

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, raspberry, carob, cinnamon and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Aged in cement and steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

September 2018

Palafreno 2000

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot (55%), Sangiovese (45%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and plum followed by good aromas of blackberry, tobacco, violet, toasted wood, caramel, licorice, vanilla and hints of cocoa. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, good tannins, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Palafreno ages in barrique for 18 months followed by some months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

Issue 16, February 2004

Palafreno 2007

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Palafreno shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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, blueberry, chocolate, tobacco, pink pepper, mace, clover and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Palafreno ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

June 2011

Palafreno 2008

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Palafreno shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black currant, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, chocolate, leather, mace and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. Palafreno ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

October 2012

Palafreno 2010

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Palafreno shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black currant, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, leather, cinnamon, pink pepper, mace and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. Palafreno ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

January 2014

Best Wine of December 2015

Palafreno 2012

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black currant, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, peony, chocolate, tobacco, vanilla, leather, pink pepper, mace and eucalyptus. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness, Very persistent finish with flavors of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. 18 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

December 2015

Palafreno 2013

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, peony, chocolate, tobacco, leather, cinnamon, licorice, pink pepper, vanilla and eucalyptus. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. 18 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

September 2018

Turpino 2010

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Franc (40%), Syrah (40%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Turpino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black currant, blueberry and bell pepper followed by aromas of black cherry, violet, raspberry, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black currant, blueberry and black cherry. Turpino ages for 16 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

UJanuary 2014

Turpino 2011

Querciabella (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, bell pepper, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and eucalyptus. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. 16 months in barrique, 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

February 2015