Agricola Querciabella
Camartina Toscana Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Now this felt like a typical 03’. Ripe and plush, I thought it was a 07’ left bank Bordeaux. Close enough? Haha. Dusty, leathery, and still-oaky nose, with a blackberry jam-like character which treads on drying out. Also notes of coffee and some herbs. It does feel quite Cabernet-dominant on the nose although it’s not. On the palate, it was very rich and even fat at times. The tannins were mouth-filling and sticky which stumped me a little (felt a little Merlot-like, yet not), but made sense upon reveal. Can’t say I enjoyed this much, but it’s definitely got complexity and substance. I’d need the right food pairing to enjoy this.
Now this felt like a typical 03’. Ripe and plush, I thought it was a 07’ left bank Bordeaux. Close enough? Haha. Dusty, leathery, and still-oaky nose, with a blackberry jam-like character which treads on drying out. Also notes of coffee and some herbs. It does feel quite Cabernet-dominant on the nose although it’s not. On the palate, it was very rich and even fat at times. The tannins were mouth-filling and sticky which stumped me a little (felt a little Merlot-like, yet not), but made sense upon reveal. Can’t say I enjoyed this much, but it’s definitely got complexity and substance. I’d need the right food pairing to enjoy this.
Feb 26th, 2024
Black currant, cassis notes with a touch of tobacco. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Earlier vintages were predominantly Sangiovese until the Cabernet got established and now its the other way round. The Cabernet certainly showing its muscle at the moment. Good length finishing with fine dry tannins. Bruce Sanderson had a drinking window up to 2024 but I think it will go well beyond that. Final bottle in a few years.
Black currant, cassis notes with a touch of tobacco. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Earlier vintages were predominantly Sangiovese until the Cabernet got established and now its the other way round. The Cabernet certainly showing its muscle at the moment. Good length finishing with fine dry tannins. Bruce Sanderson had a drinking window up to 2024 but I think it will go well beyond that. Final bottle in a few years.
Sep 25th, 2022Initially a great cross between Left Bank Bordeaux and Tuscany which is at it proved to be - 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Some evidence of small French Oak but very much in the background. Rose petal and spicy plum. First of 3 - next in a year or two. Not ultra long term like quality Bordeaux. Fine persistent tannins. A very good Super Tuscan.
Initially a great cross between Left Bank Bordeaux and Tuscany which is at it proved to be - 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Some evidence of small French Oak but very much in the background. Rose petal and spicy plum. First of 3 - next in a year or two. Not ultra long term like quality Bordeaux. Fine persistent tannins. A very good Super Tuscan.
Jul 4th, 2021
Rich, luxurious / spice, black cherry, plum compote / light background mocha
Rich, luxurious / spice, black cherry, plum compote / light background mocha
Jun 26th, 2018
Ruby, garnet
Amazing sour cherry that enriches the whole taste, balsamic, aromatic and medical herbs; hints of truffle and iron
Velvety. Superstar!!!
Exciting 🙏🙏
Ruby, garnet
Amazing sour cherry that enriches the whole taste, balsamic, aromatic and medical herbs; hints of truffle and iron
Velvety. Superstar!!!
Exciting 🙏🙏
Ruby fairly concentrated
Loads of fruit, earthy tones
Mineral veins
Maybe it lacks elegance, it's balsamic, but it seems a little too modern at first sight
Anyway it can be picked if you know the wine well even though there is drastic change in the winemaking in this vintage
Wider rather than vertical 😳😳
Ruby fairly concentrated
Loads of fruit, earthy tones
Mineral veins
Maybe it lacks elegance, it's balsamic, but it seems a little too modern at first sight
Anyway it can be picked if you know the wine well even though there is drastic change in the winemaking in this vintage
Wider rather than vertical 😳😳
A delight. Showing plenty of youth in an expressive nose of red and dark layers. Fine tannins, acidity. A beauty, Viva L'Italia
A delight. Showing plenty of youth in an expressive nose of red and dark layers. Fine tannins, acidity. A beauty, Viva L'Italia
1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2018
Very subtle, very complex, tannins hide some fruit but the finish is long with fruit and herbs. Needs time, but oh boy.
Very subtle, very complex, tannins hide some fruit but the finish is long with fruit and herbs. Needs time, but oh boy.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2016
Beautiful rich super T
Beautiful rich super T
1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2015