At the beginning of the last century Carlo François bought the property and transformed it from a country residence to an agricultural firm. From then on, Castello di Querceto began to carve out for itself a significant role in the Italian and international wine panorama. In 1924, the estate founded the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium. In 1978 Carlo’s nephew, Alessandro François and his wife Maria Antonietta Corsi decided to get involved in managing the winery.
The winery now owns around 200 hectares of land, of which 60 are vineyards, 6 are olive groves and the rest are chestnut groves and oak woods. Castello di Querceto is surrounded by beautiful countryside on the high hills which form part of the Chianti hill range on the north-eastern edge of the Chianti Classico region.
QUERCETO CHIANTI DOCG 2018
GRAPES min 85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Mammolo, Cigliegiolo, Malvasia Nera and Trebbiano
AGING few weeks in stainless steel
ALC/VOL 12.5%
The grapes are mostly red, only a little percentage is composed of white grapes. Among the red varieties the most important is Sangiovese Grosso, then come the Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Mammolo, Cigliegiolo and Malvasia Nera.
TASTING NOTES
Ruby colour with bright reflections. The floral aroma prevails on the fruit. Fresh and wide on the palate, with an interesting persistence. Complements pasta with fresh tomato, pizza, roasted lamb and Pecorino cheese.
