Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Description

Full and well-expressed notes of ripe red fruits & plum. Dry, austere, with elegant tannins. The ideal accompaniment to roasts and other red meats.

James Suckling

• js93

Ripe berry and plum aromas with hints of sandalwood and dried flowers. Full-to medium-bodied with medium, round and creamy tannins. Fresh, vivid finish.

Wine Spectator

• ws93

This red draws you in with the purity and depth of its cherry, raspberry, iron, tobacco and black tea aromas and flavors, while the dense structure lends support. Balanced, yet needs more time to really shine, with juicy acidity defining the lingering aftertaste. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Best from 2024 through 2038. 7,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.

Bruce Sanderson, October 19, 2022

Wine Advocate

• wa91

Here’s another incredible value. The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva (a blend of mostly Sangiovese with other local grapes in a supporting role) shows balance from a classic vintage. Black fruit is interwoven with spice, crushed stone and grilled herb. All of the elements here are in place to showcase this promising Tuscan appellation. The house style is on the more extracted side, but that’s also a trait of this vintage. Some 90,000 bottles were produced.

Monica Larner, February 9, 2023

Vinous

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The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, leather and blood orange flesh out in a potent, earthy Riserva loaded with character. This bold, flavorful Riserva has quite a bit to offer.

Antonio Galloni, June 2022