{"title":"Querciabella","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chianti-classico-riserva-querciabella-6x750ml","title":"Chianti Classico Riserva 2017, Querciabella, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQuerciabella is an estate that is truly dedicated to its terroir. With a number of vineyards scattered throughout the Chianti Classico region, they can easily blend the fruit of warm sites with that of cooler sites, in order to achieve the perfect balance every year. \u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Manfred Ing spent many years working alongside Luca Currado of legendary Barolo estate Vietti\u003c\/strong\u003e, before moving south to Tuscany, and his expertise is laudable.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Chianti Classico Riserva is only made in the finest vintages from the very finest terroirs in Chianti. It is the result of an almost obsessive search for quality in Chianti, which resulted in the purchase of \u003cstrong\u003ethree of the finest sites in the region, one from each commune of Greve, Radda and Gaiole.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhilst 2016 was widely regarded as one of the finest vintages in recent memory for the region, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni actually scored the 2017 one point higher!\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s not really surprising as the Querciabella Riserva is basically a Gran Selezione in all but name – they feel the restrictions are too lax, so although this is a Chianti based on a selection of the finest plots, it is bottled as a Riserva, but can easily outclass many of the finest wines in Tuscany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624337207624,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624401793352,"sku":null,"price":197.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/QuerciabellaCCRiserva2017.png?v=1769444101"},{"product_id":"chianti-classico-riserva-2021-querciabella-6x750ml","title":"Chianti Classico Riserva 2021, Querciabella, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQuerciabella is an estate that is truly dedicated to its terroir. With a number of vineyards scattered throughout the Chianti Classico region, they can easily blend the fruit of warm sites with that of cooler sites, in order to achieve the perfect balance every year. \u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Manfred Ing spent many years working alongside Luca Currado of legendary Barolo estate Vietti\u003c\/strong\u003e, before moving south to Tuscany, and his expertise is laudable.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Chianti Classico Riserva is only made in the finest vintages from the very finest terroirs in Chianti. It is the result of an almost obsessive search for quality in Chianti, which resulted in the purchase of \u003cstrong\u003ethree of the finest sites in the region, one from each commune of Greve, Radda and Gaiole.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eN.B This wine is due to arrive soon - until it arrives and ABV can be confirmed, it is only available for purchase In Bond (For Storage).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624309223752,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624381280584,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624381313352,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/QuerciabellaCCR2021.jpg?v=1772192374"},{"product_id":"camartina-2021-querciabella-6x750ml","title":"Camartina 2021, Querciabella, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuerciabella’s flagship Camartina is one of a handful of history-making wines, collectively known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/falstaff-super-tuscans\/\"\u003eSuper Tuscans\u003c\/a\u003e, that dramatically elevated the standing and prestige of Italian wine production on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the 1970s, a few ambitious winemakers started eschewing the staid rules of Chianti Classico. Their dissatisfaction with the mediocrity of the Tuscan wine scene at the time sparked a wave of creativity and experimentation with international grapes, high-rate clones, and innovative winemaking techniques. Querciabella was founded in this specific context, and Camartina not only laid the foundations for the estate’s commitment to excellence but also initiated its rise to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginally a blend of 70 % Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (with a little Merlot), over the years, the proportions switched as Cabernet has grown more domesticated to Ruffoli’s arid sandstone slopes. Its nuanced opulence and seductive character have won Camartina the favours of wine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/wines\/camartina-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecritics around the world.\u003c\/a\u003e In 2004, it was named Best Italian Wine and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/sensational-review-of-camartina-2015-on-wine-spectator\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efrequently appears\u003c\/a\u003e among the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/james-suckling-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTop World Wines\u003c\/a\u003e. With its outstanding ability to evolve over time, it even wowed world-renowned critic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/jancis-robinson-camartina\/\"\u003eJancis Robinson\u003c\/a\u003e who couldn’t conceal her amusement – “Oo, that is rather lovely!” – after tasting a 17-year-old Camartina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCamartina is only produced in optimal vintages, while small-batch micro-vinification and an extremely limited bottling guarantee hand-crafted excellence. The wine is released no sooner than 30 months after harvest, and thanks to its longevity, it is sure to be a contender for the best cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eN.B This wine is due to arrive soon - until it arrives and ABV can be confirmed, it is only available for purchase In Bond (For Storage).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624309092680,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624381182280,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624381215048,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/QuerciabellaCamartina.jpg?v=1772192432"},{"product_id":"batar-2021-querciabella-6x750ml","title":"Batar 2022, Querciabella, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/cathrinetodd\/2020\/07\/25\/first-iconic-super-tuscan-white-wine-and-its-vegan-background\/#7a62768b4849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhite Tuscan wine\u003c\/a\u003e that is just as prized as the top red wines of the region”, Batàr enjoys the cult following of an iconic wine.\u003cbr\u003eWidely recognised by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/wines\/batar-scores\/\"\u003ecritics\u003c\/a\u003e around the world as the ultimate white \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/cathrinetodd\/2020\/07\/25\/first-iconic-super-tuscan-white-wine-and-its-vegan-background\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/a\u003e and one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/batar-is-one-of-james-suckling-top-100-italian-white-wines\/\"\u003eItaly’s greatest white wines,\u003c\/a\u003e the illustrious Hugh Johnson once described it as “a dream of a white” worth comparing with a Burgundy Grand Cru. In the words of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/jancis-robinson-tastes-batar\/\"\u003eJancis Robinson MW OBE\u003c\/a\u003e more like a “successful Corton-Charlemagne than Bâtard-Montrachet”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/why-a-tuscan-winery-is-looking-to-burgundy-for-inspiration\/\"\u003eReminiscent of Burgundy\u003c\/a\u003e, no doubt, yet with unmistakable Tuscan authenticity. Vintage after vintage, Querciabella’s forward-thinking winemaking has evolved beyond the hedonistic idea of succeeding at growing foreign white grapes, albeit noble, to focus on expressing a specific sense of place. Clearly, Batàr’s inherent vitality and classic minerality derive from the high-elevation vineyards of Ruffoli and the Galestro soil typical of Chianti Classico’s best sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe legendary ability of Batàr to defy age and improve over time requires a careful combination of hand-selected grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, a punctual micro-vinification and patient maturation in barrel with an extended time spent on lees in French barriques. Only when optimal élevage is complete, the final blend comes together through extensive sampling. Further ageing in the bottle before its release puts the seal on the layered texture that defines Batàr’s proverbial mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSince 2010, much gentler lees contact and reduced reliance on new oak have enhanced the wine’s freshness. It opens with lemon zest, tangerine, and floral notes, accompanied by creamy undertones that give way to mineral hints and subtle salinity. The palate balances smooth texture with fresh acidity, offering flavours of pear, almond, saffron, and a touch of ginger spice that lingers in the fragrant and refreshing aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eN.B This wine is due to arrive soon - until it arrives and ABV can be confirmed, it is only available for purchase In Bond (For Storage).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624308961608,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624381116744,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624381149512,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/Batar2022.jpg?v=1772193375"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cellarselect.co.uk\/collections\/querciabella.oembed","provider":"Cellar Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}