Cellar for up to 8 years. No need to decant before serving. Querciabella is a pioneering Chianti estate which first embraced organics in 1988 and biodynamics in 2000. More recently, the property has adopted vegan principles in all its operations, using only products that are not derived from animals. These strong commitments to sustainability have helped put Querciabella on the map as one of Italy’s leading organic and biodynamic producers. Today the estate has 74 hectares of vines in the Chianti Classico appellation as well as a further 32 in the coastal Maremma region where this wine hails from. Crafted in an easy-going, accessible style, this elegant Tuscan wine is composed of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These grapes all thrive in the Maremma thanks to regular cooling breezes from the sea which help preserve freshness and aromatics, helping the grapes achieve perfect ripeness. Once in the winery the fruit is vinified in cement and stainless steel tanks and then aged for 12 months before bottling. The beauty and finesse of this bottling has been extensively recognised by wine critics, with Wine Spectator selecting it as one of their “Top 100 Wines of the World”. Morello cherry, dark plum, and crushed wild berries dominate on the nose, followed by silky smooth tannins and delicate hints of spice, leather and woodsmoke on the long finish. A great wine to enjoy with friends over a generous platter of charcuterie and cheeses.