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Full Red | Italy

Castello di Querceto Il Sole di Alessandro

Castello di Querceto Il Sole di Alessandro

Elegant, sensational, creative

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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
ABV: 13.5%
Origin: Tuscany, Italy

Size: 750ml

Accolades

93 points, James Suckling

Taste Notes

Eyes: Intense ruby
Nose: Red currant and raspberry, mediterranean scrub, myrtle, eucalyptus
Mouth: Firm but elegant final, complex

How to Enjoy

Pair with steak, lasagna, tomato-based dishes like pizza and pasta, grilled pork chops and sausages.

Serving temperature: Room temp. at 16-20°C
Storage: Up to 3-5 days after opening

About this Product

Made entirely with Cabernet Sauvignon, this 'Super Tuscan" is a fruity and spicy red, showing aromas and flavours of plums and berries with chocolate and walnuts. It’s medium-to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a flavourful finish. Delicious now, but has the structure to age for next 25 years.

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About Castello di Querceto

The François family, who settled in Tuscany in the 18th century, has owned the Castello di Querceto estate since 1897. Pioneers globally acclaimed for their Chianti, their passionate quest for excellence brought them to obtain the best from their terroir with the creation of their "Super Tuscans", recognised by wine lovers & critics as a pure and decadent accomplishment.

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About Italy

Italy boasts more indigenous grape varieties than any other country—between 500 and 800, depending on whom you ask—and most Italian wine production relies upon these native grapes. In some Italian wine regions, international varieties have worked their way in, but are declining in popularity, especially as younger growers take interest in reviving local varieties.

Most important are Sangiovese, reaching its greatest potential in Tuscany, as well as Nebbiolo, the prized grape of Piedmont, producing single varietal, age-worthy Piedmontese wines. Other important varieties include Corvina, Montepulciano, Barbera, Nero d’Avola and of course the white wines, Trebbiano, Verdicchio and Garganega. The list goes on.

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About Cabernet Sauvignon

A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe. Inherently high in tannins and acidity, the best bottlings of Cabernet can age beautifully for decades.

Despite the modern importance and ubiquity of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is actually a relatively young variety. In 1997, DNA profiling revealed the grape to be a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc which took place in 17th century southwestern France.

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