Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico DOCG

Denomination

Chianti Classico DOCG

Origin

Location: Several vineyards

Breeding system: Spurred cordon/guyot

Screw density: 4.500/7.500 plants per hectare

Production process

Fermentation for about 10 days at 28° and ageing for at least 10 months

Alcoholic strength

13%

First year of production

1904

Average production

200.000 bottles

~92% Sangiovese

~8% Complementari

Potential ageing

5/10 years

Profile and recommended combinations

Brilliant ruby red with soft and elegant texture. Fruity aromas, balanced with herbal notes.

Medium-aged and fresh cheese, roasted meats and white meats.

Technical data sheet

Awards

2020

BIBENDA - 4 GRAPPOLI
DOCTOR WINE DANIELE CERNILLI - 93 POINTS
FALSTAFF - 90 POINTS
GAMBERO ROSSO VINI D'ITALIA - 2 BLACK GLASSES
GARDINI NOTES THE WINE KILLER - 93 POINTS
GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANI DI LUCA MARONI - 93 POINTS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 92 POINTS
JANCISROBINSON.COM - 17+ POINTS
VINOUS ANTONIO GALLONI - 90 POINTS
WINE SPECTATOR - 91 POINTS
WINESCRITIC.COM - 92 POINTS

2019

DOCTOR WINE DANIELE CERNILLI - 92 POINTS
ERGENTILI BY ERNESTO GENTILI - 90 POINTS
GAMBERO ROSSO VINI D'ITALIA - 2 BLACK GLASSES
GARDINI NOTES THE WINE KILLER - 94 POINTS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 93 POINTS
JANCISROBINSON.COM - 16,5 POINTS
ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE - 92 POINTS
VINOUS ANTONIO GALLONI - 90 POINTS
WINESCRITIC.COM - 91 POINTS

2018

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD - SILVER MEDAL
DOCTOR WINE DANIELE CERNILLI - 90 POINTS
FALSTAFF - 91 POINTS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 91 POINTS
VINI BUONI D'ITALIA - 3 STARS
VINOUS ANTONIO GALLONI - 90 POINTS
WINESCRITIC.COM - 92 POINTS

2017

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY - GOLD MEDAL
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD - 92 POINTS/SILVER MEDAL
FALSTAFF - 91 POINTS
GAMBERO ROSSO VINI D'ITALIA - 2 GLASSES
GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANI DI LUCA MARONI - 92 POINTS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 91 POINTS
ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE - 93 POINTS/EXCELLENT/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

2016

JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 92 POINTS
JANCISROBINSON.COM - 16,5 POINTS
ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE - 90 POINTS/EXCELLENT/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
VINOUS ANTONIO GALLONI - 90 POINTS

2015

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY - GOLD MEDAL
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 91 POINTS
VINOUS ANTONIO GALLONI - 91 POINTS

2014

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY - GOLD MEDAL
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 91 POINTS

2013

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY - GOLD MEDAL
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD - SILVER MEDAL
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION - SILVER MEDAL
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 91 POINTS

2012

CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES - SILVER MEDAL
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD - SILVER MEDAL
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION - SILVER MEDAL
INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE - SILVER MEDAL
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - 90 POINTS

2011

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY - GOLD MEDAL
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION - SILVER MEDAL

2010

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY - GOLD MEDAL

2007

WINE SPECTATOR - 90 POINTS

2006

WINE SPECTATOR - 90 POINTS

2005

DECANTER - 5 STARS