2020 Querciabella Camartina
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The 2020 Camartina, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Sangiovese, is a youthful red/magenta hue. The nose is expressive and lifted with aromas of fresh pine, juniper, cherries, and fresh violets. Medium to full-bodied, it has a chiseled and well-defined structure, with refreshing acidity and crunchy freshness throughout. It has a lot of elegance but is also built to last over the next 20 or more years.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com
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The 2020 Camartina is a super-classic edition of this wine. Cabernet Sauvignon drives the blend, but there is also a ton of site character. Readers will have to be patient, as this is very much a wine for the cellar. Strong mineral inflections, black pepper, lavender, mint and licorice add layers of aromatic intrigue.
About the producer
Literally translating as “beautiful oak”, Querciabella was created in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni. A pioneer in Chianti, he started farming biodynamically and experimenting with both varieties and winemaking – one result of which was Camartina, the property’s flagship Super Tuscan.