Querciabella

The grapes come from Ruffoli near Greve, Lamole and Radda in Chianti, from elevations of around 350 to just under 700 metres. The soils range from Galestro with a higher clay content, through sandy, clay-rich and schistous soils, to sparse Galestro; this shapes the wine’s elegance, acidity and persistent tannins. Following harvesting from 9 September to 8 October, individual lots matured for around 14 months in 225-litre barriques, 500-litre tonneaux and, in some cases, larger wooden vessels, followed by at least another year in bottle. The hot, dry vintage retained balanced acidity thanks to the elevation and August rainfall; the wine shows intense aromas, depth, structure and a lively, elegant style. ([querciabella.com](https://querciabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AQ-Querciabella-22-SchedaVino.pdf))