La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico 2019

La Querce Seconda is a small, organic estate located between San Casciano Val di Pesa and Montespertoli in the northernmost corner of Chianti Classico, an area noted for producing wines with an alluring freshness. The estate covers 45 hectares of untouched forests, olive orchards, and naturally farmed vineyards. Niccolo Bernabei is the second generation of his winemaking family, and along with his wife, Linda, they are devoted to using only Sangiovese in their Chianti. The couple exert most of their effort in maintaining their soils in order to make sure the vines express the terroir of the area. All wines are fermented with native yeasts, low levels of sulfur and are aged in large, neutral oak botti.

La Querce Seconda’s Chianti Classico is 100% Sangiovese from 50-year-old vines on galestro soils of loose marl and limestone in San Casciano Val di Pesa. All fruit is farmed organically and hand harvested. The wine is fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, then aged for 12 moths in a combination of 500-liter barrels and 10-year-old, 2000-liter French oak tonneau. Mid-ruby color with lovely aromas of cherry and spice. The palate delivers wonderful tang and powdery tannins with great length and refreshment. Enjoy with grilled pork chops and polenta with a fresh tomato salad.