R2,295
‘The 2020 Palafreno (100% Merlot) is packed with dark fruit, mocha, new leather, spice and espresso. It emerges from vineyards at elevation in the Ru!oli district. Merlot seems to be more transparent with regards to an expression of place, whereas, interestingly, Cabernet is much stronger in varietal expression in the Camartina blend. The deep, saline finish is seriously impressive. The 2020 is superb, especially for a wine that was bottled just a few weeks before this tasting. Aging was done in 225-liter barrels, about 20% new. 2026-2040’ - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 96+/100
‘Bursting with juicy black cherry, black currant and blueberry flavors, this red's fruit is matched by dense, refined tannins and lively acidity. Gains depth from underlying elements of Mediterranean herbs and mineral. Long finish. Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042. 100 cases imported.’ Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 94/100
‘Bursting with juicy black cherry, black currant and blueberry flavors, this red's fruit is matched by dense, refined tannins and lively acidity. Gains depth from underlying elements of Mediterranean herbs and mineral. Long finish. Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042. 100 cases imported.’ Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 94/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Manfred Ing |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Merlot |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Rating | VIN 96+ |
| Producer information | The story of Querciabella began in 1974 when Giuseppe ‘Pepito’ Castiglioni purchased a single hectare of vineyards on a Tuscan hillside. He was an industrial entrepreneur by trade but his dreams and passions were in producing wine. In the mid-1990s Pepito’s son, Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, took over the vineyards and took Querciabella’s reputation to new heights. He saw to it that Querciabella was one of the first wineries in Italy to convert to organic viticulture and was a pioneer in his biodynamic approach. Sebastiano’s passion for animal rights also led to the vegan certification of Querciabella. Today Querciabella’s vineyards span more than 100 hectares, located in Chianti Classico and Maremma and are planted with all the grape varieties that Pepito only dreamed of when purchasing that first hectare of vineyards. |
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CELLARING:
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