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Red Wines

Quercegrosse

A perfect balance of aromatic families makes this wine perfect for every palate. An ideal wine for cold winter evenings.

IGT

Characteristics

Production Area

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Grapes

100% Merlot

Serving temperature

18°- 20°C

Longevity

Over 10 years

Harvest

Third decade of September, grapes from the Quercegrosse vineyard; yield per hectare of 55 quintals.

Available formats

750 ml

1500 ml

Vineyard

Vineyard

Quercegrosse

Altitude

350/400 metres a.s.l.

Soil type

Limestone and clay with presence of marl and limestone

Planting density

5,000 plants per hectare

Training system

Spurred Cordon

Prodotto: Quercegrosse

Production process

Vinification

"Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled cement vats for about 20-25 days. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques (50% new)."

Ageing

Barrique for about 12-14 months, 70% new and 30% second passage

Bottle ageing

6-8 months

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red colour tending towards violet. Notes of blueberry and aromatic herbs on the nose. Elegant and silky tannins.

Pairing

Ideal with medium-aged cheeses, meat stews, as well as an unusual but intriguing combination with dark chocolate.

Awards and Recognitions

2021

95 pt.

Veronelli

2021

92 pt.

James Suckling

2020

92 pt.

James Suckling

2019

Gold WineHunter Award

Merano

2019

91 pts.

Falstaff

2019

93 pts.

Veronelli

2019

90 pt.

Wine Spectator

2019

95 pts.

Luca Maroni

2019

92 pts.

James Suckling

2018

96 pts.

Luca Maroni

2018

3 Bicchieri

Gambero Rosso

2018

93 pt.

James Suckling

2018

Gold WineHunter Award

Merano

2017

17,5 pts.

Vinum – Christian Eder – Top 10 Merlot

2017

94 pts.

James Suckling

2017

96 pts.

Luca Maroni

2015

92 pts.

James Suckling

2015

5 Grappoli

Bibenda

2015

96 pt.

Luca Maroni (3rd red wine of Italy 2018)

2015

Bronze Medal

Decanter

2015

92 pts.

Veronelli

2015

Rosso Winehunter Award

Merano

2015

90 pts.

Falstaff

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