Querciabella, Gran Selezione

Querciabella, Gran SelezioneAromas of currants, black cherries, cloves, vanilla, dark chocolate and bay leaf. Medium to full bodied with chewy tannins and a vivid, chalky mouthfeel. Structured and firm palate that delivers freshness and a mineral sensation. Delicate and juicy mix of red and blue fruit with hints of peppermint and crushed stones to close. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.

pure style of wine to drink over the next 10-15 years

which come from vineyards bordering Chateauneuf du Pape (identical terroir

10% Tinta Roriz and 10% Tinto Cão

intense and sleekly muscular flavors that are shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins

This is a classically styled Rugiens and one that will definitely need 10 to 12 years of cellar time before it’s ready for prime time but it should be well worth the wait

focused palate

Disgorged November 2018

racy and inviting

Shows good focus

He also chooses different bottle formats to represent each wine (with a generous array of large format bottles) and sells them in meticulously numbered lots

(100% whole clusters)

The succulent yet powerful big-bodied flavors brim with both dry extract and minerality on the palate soaking