Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.  "A full-bodied, well-structured version, with crushed black fruit, flowers and oak on the nose and palate, coating the firm tannins and giving a long, controlled finish." Oct 2009

Winery:  "Brilliant ruby red with a delicate and appealing bouquet. Dry and balanced, with a soft and elegant body.  Alessandro François based the philosophy of his company on the production of some particular selections coming from a deep study of the vineyards properties. His aim is to raise the characteristics and the potentialities of the different grape varieties cultivated in different conditions."

Wired For Wine:  Castello di Querceto has been making Chianti Classico since 1897, and you will not want to miss the 2007 vintage.  Talk about a phenomenal value winelovers; we say run, don't walk!  Alessandro François has crafted a gorgeous, well-rounded red with structure, full body and just the right mix of fruit, floral and oak nuances.  Pour your first glass and maybe go Italian for round one: we love this sip-inspiring Chianti Classico with mixed antipasti like fried eggplant, fresh fava beans with pancetta, roasted peppers and Prosciutto.  Be careful; you might not make it to the entree...  If you're able to pace yourselves, this Castello di Querceto will pair beautifully with lots of cheeses, red meats and tomato-based sauces.  We love it with baked rigatoni with eggplant, peas and ground veal.  On the woodsy, earthy side, it is fantastic with papardelle sauced with tomatoes, white wine, carrots and wild duck.  An oven-roasted leg of lamb with potatoes will delight as well.  As a final note, pour another glorious glass of this stunning ruby red and enjoy it with a subtly nutty, salty Italian Grana Padano cheese.  La vita è breve. Bere Chianti Classico!

Size:         750ml
Varietal:  92% Sangiovese, 8% Canaiolo
Alcohol:    12.5%
Region:  Tuscany, Italy