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These poor, stony soils naturally limit vigour, helping Sangiovese develop perfume, structure and that fine, mouth-watering grip that makes the wines so brilliant with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese is the soul of Chianti Classico, bringing red fruit, acidity, tannin and savoury detail. Producers may blend in traditional grapes such as Canaiolo and Colorino, or small amounts of approved international varieties, though the best wines always keep Sangiovese firmly in the spotlight. Winemaking varies from bright, stainless-steel freshness to longer ageing in large oak casks, French barrels or traditional botti, with Riserva and Gran Selezione wines offering greater depth, structure and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Chianti Classico so special is its balance of charm and seriousness. A good bottle can be joyful and easy with pasta, pizza or roast chicken, while the finest examples from top estates and single sites can age beautifully, gaining notes of tobacco, truffle, leather and dried flowers. This is Tuscany in a glass: elegant, rustic, refined and always ready for the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2000-syrah-case-via-fontodi","title":"2000 Syrah ‘Case Via’, Fontodi","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"5677\" data-end=\"5711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5677\" data-end=\"5711\"\u003eTuscan Smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5997\"\u003eCase Via Syrah from Fontodi is never shy, and the 2000 has moved into a wonderfully mature register. Dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, smoked meat, leather, liquorice and warm earth all come through, with a faint violet lift still peeking out from behind the savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5999\" data-end=\"6339\"\u003eOn the palate, it is full, broad and velvety, with the richness of ripe Syrah softened by time. The tannins are now rounded and mellow, the fruit has turned dark and spiced, and the finish carries pepper, tobacco, roasted herbs and a gentle mineral grip. 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Planted at a density of 5,600 vines per hectare, the vines are pruned according to the Single Guyot method which ensures low yields of approximately 52 hectolitres per hectare. 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It opens with black cherry, ripe red plum, wild strawberry and dried cranberry, before moving into violet, sweet tobacco, leather, graphite, incense and Mediterranean herbs. There is a darker, more serious core than the straight Chianti Classico, but it still carries that essential Sangiovese brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eThe palate is structured, refined and beautifully alive, with concentrated cherry fruit, savoury spice and fine, persistent tannins. It has the grip and architecture of a proper Riserva, but not at the expense of elegance. Fresh acidity pulls everything into focus, giving the wine lift, length and a sense of quiet confidence. 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The estate is now recognised for its precise, site-led approach and long commitment to organic farming, with vineyards treated as living ecosystems. Its Riserva is a pure Sangiovese drawn from high-altitude sites in Greve, Lamole and Radda, then vinified lot by lot and matured for 16 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux. 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Pure Sangiovese, bright and beautifully poised, it opens with red cherry, plum, raspberry and blood orange, followed by rose petal, cedar, sweet spice, graphite and a little forest-floor savouriness. It feels immediately Tuscan: lifted, aromatic, food-loving and full of quiet confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe palate is juicy, supple and finely structured, with bright acidity carrying the red fruit through layers of spice, leather and mineral detail. The tannins are polished but present, giving the wine shape without heaviness. 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This Chianti Classico has been central to the estate from the beginning, drawing Sangiovese from high-altitude hillside parcels in Ruffoli, Lamole and Radda, with vineyards ranging from 350 to nearly 700 metres. The result is one of Querciabella’s most graceful signatures: certified organic, vegan, vibrant, site-expressive and built around the nobility of Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799799943553,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2019-Chianti-Classico-Organic-Querciabella.png?v=1780416700"},{"product_id":"1999-vigna-del-sorbo-chianti-riserva-fontodi-double-magnum","title":"1999 Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Riserva Double Magnum, Fontodi","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eThis double-magnum presents with a deep garnet core and slight tawny rim, an elegant sign of maturity and depth. 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