Winery Castello di Querceto - Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico

Winery Castello di QuercetoIl Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Querceto is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico from the Winery Castello di Querceto

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Querceto in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Querceto's Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Castello di Querceto
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico - 2007
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Il Picchio Riserva Chianti Classico from Winery Castello di Querceto are 2007, 2010

Informations about the Winery Castello di Querceto

The winery offers 35 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Schenk Italia.
It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Castello di Querceto is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 150 of of Chianti Classico wines
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The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

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The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere

Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.

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