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Janina Doyle
9th Dec 2022
A chianti with all the typicity you would expect. Dried oregano, lovely sour cherries, a touch of smoke and dried meat!
Castello di Querceto was built in Roman time. It is located near Greve, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany. Its land extends over 190 hectares of vineyards, olive, oak and chestnut trees.
This classically presented Italian red wine is a blend of 92% Sangiovese and 8% Canaiolo grapes. This vines are grown at around 500 metres altitude and they are between 10 and 30 years old.
The wine is aged in oak barriques for 8-10 months and then gven a further three months in bottle before release. It is medium-bodied with soft tannins and ripe red and black fruit flavours.
A prefect partner to most foods, it partners beautifully with pizza and pasta. Alternatively serve slightly chilled and enjoy by itself on a sunny terrace.
Tuscany has a long history of winemaking dating back to the Etruscans, who produced wine over 2,500 years ago. The ancient Romans also recognized the quality of Tuscan wine, and it was considered a luxury item in their time.
Tuscan wine also played a significant role in the Italian Renaissance, as notable figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo enjoyed the wine and even owned vineyards.
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Janina Doyle
9th Dec 2022
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