Not going to lie... we know this is going to be good... with so much chianti out there and so much information available, know before you buy!EXPERIENCE
Cork smells like dark chocolate. The nose is full of aromas... a light earthiness, a slight sweetness, prominent notes of vanilla and black berries, and sweet almonds at the end... it compels you to drink, though we resist the urge to guzzle. The first taste is tart, with a prominent sour fruit and acidity. As the wine opens the tartness balances and a faint peppery finish emerges. The nose continues to open and reminds us of licorice spice. A medium bodied, full flavored chianti, with plenty of depth throughout the tasting.
VERDICT
GREAT VALUE - $35 is not bad for a great bottle of chianti, and you'll be hard to find one of this quality for much less. Complex, balanced, and easy to drink... what more could you ask. A very different wine from the Fontodi we've had, and trying them both speaks volumes about the endless variations Tuscan winemakers get out of the omnipotent sangiovese grape.
FACTS
Querciabella is located in Greve in Chianti in central Toscana. Their 2008 Chianti Classico is classified DOCG and is made from 95% sangiovese and 5% cabernet sauvignon. The wine is aged (before blending) for up to 14 months, and rests in the bottles for at least 3 months before it's release. Querciabella is a biodynamic winery (a.k.a. organic) though the wines won't be labeled as such in the US. Check out their website for more info.
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