<p>In the 1970s and 1980s, some ambitious winemakers began to shy away from the strict rules of Chianti Classico. Their dissatisfaction with the mediocrity of the contemporary Tuscan wine scene has unleashed a <strong>wave of creativity</strong> and <strong>experimentation</strong> with high quality grapes, clones and winemaking techniques. Querciabella was born in this specific context and <em>Camartina</em> not only laid the foundations for the high quality vinification of the company brand, but also started its rise to success. The flagship of Querciabella, it is one of the few historical wines, collectively known as <strong>Super Tuscans</strong>, which have considerably elevated the position and prestige of Italian wine production on the world stage.</p>
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<li><strong>Features:</strong> The <strong>color</strong> is an elegant, intense ruby red. The perfume exudes rich aromas of black and red berries including black cherries, blueberries, ripe plums and tamarind. <strong>Notes</strong> of ivy, undergrowth and freshly cut bark intertwine with hints of leather, sweet tobacco and licorice. The <strong>taste</strong> recalls pronounced flavors of ripe black fruit enriched with nutmeg and sweet spices.</li>
<li><strong>Pairings:</strong> To be combined with substantial dishes such as red meat in stews, pasta, meat sauce, roasted and grilled meat, game.</li>
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<h3>Vineyards</h3>
<p>The vineyards where the grapes for Camartina grow are all located in the immediate near the Ruffoli winery, on the hill of Greve in Chianti. With its marl soils and southern exposure, the Casaocci Sud vineyard offers the ideal environment for textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, here refined by lighter and more elevated notes. On a cooler slope, Poggerino's denser, clay-rich soils typically provide the structural backbone of the Cabernet, as well as the intensity and depth needed for successful aging. Sangiovese grows in selected vineyard blocks ranging from 350 m to 600 m asl with variable orientation, from south to south-west. At lower altitudes, marl and clayey soils give elegance to the wines while higher up the sandstones become prevalent, giving the Sangiovese a juicier vitality. Camartina is produced only in optimal vintages, while micro-vinification in small batches and extremely limited bottling guarantee artisanal excellence. A delicate but precise management of the fermentation in the French oak fermenters allows a beautiful integration of the tannins and the development of the structure. After the malolactic fermentation, the two cépages are aged separately for about 18 months in French oak barrels, up to 20% new, before selecting the best lots for the final blend. The wine comes out no earlier than 30 months after the harvest and, thanks to its longevity, is sure to be a contender for the best cellars.</p>
<p><strong>SIZE / WEIGHT:</strong> 0,75 l bottles</p>
<p><strong>ORIGIN:</strong> Tuscany.</p>
<p><strong>GRAPES:</strong> Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Sangiovese 30%.</p>
<p><strong>ALCOHOL:</strong> 14% vol.</p>
<p><strong>SERVING TEMPERATURE:</strong> Temperature between 12/18°C.</p>
<p><strong>STORAGE METHOD:</strong> in a cool place away from sunlight.</p>
<p><strong>SPECIFIC NOTES:</strong> Contains sulphites</p>
<p><strong>PRODUCER:</strong> Società Agricola Querciabella SpA - Greve in Chianti (FI).</p>
<h3>Agricola Querciabella</h3>
<p>Giuseppe (Pepito) Castiglioni, industrial entrepreneur and lifelong wine lover, bought a single hectare of vineyard on a Tuscan hill and set about creating an estate that would soon encompass the breadth of the region. He dreamed of producing elegant and rich wines, obtained not only from native Sangiovese grapes, but also from those of his beloved Bordeaux and Burgundy. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, just to name a few. Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, Pepito's son, full-fledged investor and entrepreneur, converted the company to organic viticulture in 1988, making Querciabella one of the first wineries in Italy to make use of this practice. Under his leadership, Querciabella became known as one of Italy's best and most innovative winemakers in the early 20th century. Sebastiano's passion for animal rights and environmental protection has taken organic to Querciabella one step further. In 2000 Sebastiano introduced a 100% plant-based approach to biodynamics which prohibits the use of animal products in our vineyards or cellars. Querciabella was once again an innovator in the industry and an inspiration to the region. Today that single hectare in Tuscany is only a small part of the more than 100 hectares of Querciabella vineyards. And in these lively vineyards - flanked by n n the Chianti Classico region by oak woods and rolling hills, and in Maremma by the rugged beauty of an unspoilt Tuscan coast - all the grape varieties Pepito dreamed of now thrive in the rich, biodynamic soil that has become the most important ingredient in the award-winning recipes of Querciabella.</p>
Price
zł792.97
