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“2016 Chianti Classico ~ A Modern Day Benchmark...I can’t remember the last time I was this excited about Chianti Classico and its wines”— Antonio Galloni, Vinous |
| La Querce Seconda is a small, organic Chianti Classico family estate that is located between in the northern part of the DOCG region. Niccolo Bernabei is the second generation of his winemaking family, and in 1995, he and Linda Sandkvist took the project to a more serious level. Now, their property stretches for about 45 hectares, covering untouched forests, olive orchards, a lovely agriturismo, and of course, naturally-farmed vineyards.
Niccolo and Linda are devoted to using only Sangiovese in their Chianti and the couple exert continual effort in maintaining the soil in order to make sure the vines express the terroir of the area. With only naturally occurring yeasts, extremely low sulfur practices, and very old and large oak use; the expression they can achieve from their beautifully cared for vines is extraordinary.
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| 2016 La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico Riserva $420 case
Hand harvested, this is 100% Sangiovese fermented in stainless steel before moving to old barrels of 2000-liter French oak for 18 months.
The resulting wine is stunning, with classic structure and flavor showcasing Tuscany’s most important varietal.
A mature bouquet of ripe fruits, cherry, pomegranate, and violets, with a palate of wild berries, raspberries, currant, spice, and light toasted notes, balanced tannic grip and clean acidity.
The silky finish goes on and on, highlighting the elegance that was introduced from the aroma.
Certified organic.
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