Since its first vintage in 2005, the Mongrana Rosso has been praised by critics, featuring on lists such as the Top 100 Wines of the World, Top 100 Value Wines, from Wine Spectator, and most recently on James Suckling’s 12-wine list of Great Value Super Tuscans. ‘Tuscany's diversity makes it one of my favourite regions to taste in Italy’, writes Eric Guido from Vinous.

Querciabella started in 1974 when Giuseppe ‘Pepito’ Castiglioni purchased a single hectare of vineyards on a Tuscan hillside. They planted in Maremma in 1997 and are known as 'pioneers of sustainable viticulture in Italy' (Susan Hulme MW). Today Pepito’s daughter, Mita Castiglioni, looks after their 92 hectares of vineyard in Chianti Classico and Maremma, all farmed with plant-based biodynamic principles.

Put simply, the Mongrana Rosso 2021, a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, is a must-try for any wine lover and pairs amazingly with most dishes – especially if there’s a bit of tomato, origanum and thyme in it.