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ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2022 / 750ml ≈ $44.95Original €40.00≈ £33.79 shop.querciabella.com ↗

2022 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc; Syrah; Merlot
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Production Details The producer recommends serving at 15–18 °C (59–64 °F). No vintage-specific production or finished-wine analytical specifications are published on the 2022 shop page.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.55
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 40%; Syrah 40%; Merlot 20%
Drinking Window More complexity 5–6 years after harvest; expected to continue evolving for at least another 15 years
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Soil Acidic, Mineral-rich maremma soils comprising silt and alluvial sand, With areas of gravel and surface pebbles
Orientation North–South
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates September 10–22
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 8,900 bottles
Bottles8,900
Production Details Alberese vineyards planted in 2000 lie at 20–50 m above sea level. The varieties were harvested and fermented separately, using some whole bunches. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barriques, up to 20% new; the final blend was assembled in cement vats and aged at least another two years in bottle. The finished-wine sheet reports “Acidity: 5.46 g/L” without specifying its acid-equivalent basis and sugar below 1.0 g/L. Recommended serving range is 15–18 °C (59–64 °F). The producer also lists Organic certification.
Tasting Notes Plum, cherry and blackberry; silky texture; Mediterranean herbs, iron, earth and tobacco; crisp, lingering finish with freshness and elegance

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.55
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 40%; Syrah 40%; Merlot 20%
Drinking Window More complexity 5–6 years after harvest; expected to continue evolving for at least another 15 years
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Soil Acidic, Mineral-rich maremma soils comprising silt and alluvial sand, With areas of gravel and surface pebbles
Orientation North–South
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates August 28–September 23
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 20,000 bottles
Bottles20,000
Production Details Alberese vineyards planted in 2000 lie at 20–50 m above sea level and were farmed organically with plant-based biodynamics. The varieties were harvested and fermented separately, using some whole bunches. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barriques, up to 20% new; the final blend was assembled in cement vats and then aged at least another two years in bottle. The finished-wine sheet reports “Acidity: 5.46 g/L” without specifying its acid-equivalent basis and sugar below 1.0 g/L. Recommended serving range is 15–18 °C (59–64 °F).

2019 Technical Specifications

Region Toscana
Tasting Notes Full-bodied, lush, piquant and intense, with restrained elegance, silky tannins, ripe fruit, tangy acidity and impressive structure
Food Pairing Substantial savoury dishes; grilled or roasted foods; zucchini, squash, turnip, potatoes and beetroot; dishes scented with rosemary, lavender or sage

2017 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc; Syrah; Merlot
Region Toscana
Sites Maremma fruit only; grapes from Chianti were eliminated from the blend for 2017
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Production Details The producer describes 2017 as exceptionally dry, with a cold winter and long, hot summer; near-perfect autumn conditions yielded healthy grapes with vibrant profiles and depth. The wine underwent fermentation in wooden vats followed by barrel ageing.
Tasting Notes Full-bodied and juicy yet restrained; spicy and balsamic notes, firm structure, ripe fruit, tangy acidity and delicate earthiness

2015 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc; Syrah; Merlot
Drinking Window Expected to reach maturity 4–5 years after harvest and continue evolving for at least another 15 years
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Soil Ruffoli: deep, Loose sandy-silt soils derived from quartz and feldspar sandstone, With abundant large stones; banditella: silt and alluvial sand with gravel and pleistocene surface pebbles
Orientation Ruffoli: South–Southwest; Banditella: North–South
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Ruffoli: September 8–October 1; Banditella: September 1–30
Sites Ruffoli, Greve in Chianti: Solatìo, Faule and Casaocci; Banditella, Alberese in Maremma: Podere Harras and Sugherettaia
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 10,000 bottles
Bottles10,000
Production Details Ruffoli vineyards lie at 350–450 m and Banditella at 30 m above sea level. Biodynamically grown grapes were hand harvested into 9 kg crates. The wine matured for 16 months in fine- and extra-fine-grained French-oak barriques, 20% new. The finished-wine sheet reports “Acidity: 5.20 g/L” without specifying its acid-equivalent basis. Recommended serving range is 15–18 °C (59–64 °F).

2010 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Syrah 40%; Cabernet Franc 40%; Merlot 20%
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Production Details The producer identifies 2010 as Turpino's first commercially released vintage; worldwide distribution began in April 2013.

2007 Technical Specifications

Region Toscana
Sites Mainly Maremma-grown fruit, supplemented with grapes normally destined for Camartina and Palafreno
Production Details The first experimental Turpino bottling was made in 2007 but was never commercially released.

Producer Information

Address
Via di Barbiano 17, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
Phone
+39 055 8592 7777
Owner
Mita Castiglioni and family (Andrea and Selene)

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