La Querciolina

Winery

The ‘LA QUERCIOLINA’ farm is situated in an excellent position in the Maremma’s hinterland. In 1999, when Lorenzo and Luciano Sassetti bought the farm, it was in a state of abandonment. In 2000 they began work to reclaim the land and replant the vineyards, using the original varieties of vines. The brother’s project followed the philosophy of the family who has already been producing wine in the adjacent Montalcino area for no less than four generations.

Wines

Maremma Toscana “Istriciaia” IGT 2007

82% Sangiovese, 18%Ciliegiolo.The name of the wine means “the place where the porcupine lives” and it’s a wonderful blend of Sangiovese and another indigenous Tuscan grape called Ciliegiolo. Twelve months in 500 litre French oak barrels.

Rich and polished, this ripe red offers hints of cocoa powder along with black cherry and licorice flavors. There’s a firm structure, but this is balanced and still needs time. Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo. Best from 2012 through 2015.—B.S.
90 Points, Wine Spectator Insider, March 2011


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Montecucco Sangiovese 2007

Montecucco is a DOC that borders the famous DOCG of Brunello di Montalcino, and on the other side the Maremma. Soil is sandy and full of clay, with the protection of the ancient and extinct volcano Mt. Amiata that overlooks and protects the vines.

The Montecucco Sangiovese is 100% Sangiovese. It is persistent and refined in the nose with plenty of little red fruits. This wine is well balanced and full-bodied.

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