Querciabella Chianti Classico 2020

Querciabella Chianti Classico 2020

The grapes are carefully selected in the vineyards,

 and harvested in 8 kilo crates. They are destemmed,

 they are not crushed, then they are conveyed into

 temperature controlled stainless steel vats, where

 alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place.

 Macerations last about 12 days for the Sangiovese,

 and up to 20 days for the other cépages.

After completing a full malolactic fermentation, the

 wine is transferred into barriques. The oak is 100%

 French, and comes from Allier, Châtillon, Nevers,

 and Tronçais. It is 10% new and 90% one year old

 or two year old for the Sangiovese. It is 80% new

 for the other cépages. The various cépages undergo

 separate élevage. The wine is regularly racked and

 tasted during the whole barrel maturation, which may

 last up to 14 months. At the end of the élevage, the

 the best lots are selected through extensive tasting,

 and they are assembled to create the final blend.

 After bottling, the wine rests for at least three months

 before release.

    The wine is released around 18 months after

 harvest. Depending on the vintage, it may reach its

 maturity between 2 and 4 years after harvest.

 The plateau lasts at least 10 years after harvest.

    Querciabella is bottled and packaged exclusively

 in the following formats: 0.750 liter [12 or 6 bottle

 cardboard box]; 1.5 liter [1 bottle wooden case];

 3 liter [1 bottle wooden case]; 6 liter [1 bottle

 wooden case] are made.

    Querciabella is produced without using any animal

 products or byproducts. It is therefore suitable for

 vegans and vegetarians.