Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate: Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "The 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva is an intense, weighty wine loaded with black cherries, minerals, violets and grilled herbs. The wine reveals good length and balance in a medium to full-bodied style that will require some patience for the tannins to soften a bit. The finish and overall balance are those of a first-class wine. This is a delicious Chianti that should offer very fine drinking over the coming years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021." Aug 2009

Wine Spectator:  Designated a "Smart Buy" and rated as Outstanding- a wine of superior character and style. "Tight and super clean, delivering crushed blackberry, prune, oak and slate on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm, mineral-coated tannins and a long, sturdy finish. Layered. Wait for this one. Best from 2009 through 2012."  Oct 2008

Winery:  "Color:  intense ruby red with garnet reflections.  Bouquet: full and well expressed.  Flavor: dry with elegant tannins.  Uncork at least two hours before serving."

Wired For Wine:  The DOCG Chianti Classico is the heart of the Chianti region between Florence and Siena and is known to produce the preeminent Chianti.  The Riserva designation denotes those wines spending longer time in the cask.  For the quintessential experience with the Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2005, find some fresh pasta with a Bolognese meat and tomato sauce with Parmesan cheese...the next best thing to being in Tuscany!  This Riserva will also do very well with grilled steak or lamb.  Of course, it's also a natural with pizza.

Size:  750 ml
Varietal:  95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo
Alcohol:  13%
Region:  Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy