Querce Seconda
Chianti Classico,Tuscany, Italy
La Querce Seconda is a small, organic Chianti Classico estate that is located between San Casciano Val di Pesa and Montespertoli in the northernmost corner of the DOCG region, an area noted for its freshness. Niccolo Bernabei is the second generation of his winemaking family, and in 1995, he and his wife, Linda Sandkvist, took the project to a more serious level. Their property stretches for about 45 hectares, covering untouched forests, olive orchards, a lovely agritourismo, and naturally farmed vineyards.
Niccolo and Linda are devoted to using only Sangiovese in their Chianti and the couple exert continual effort in maintaining the soil in order to make sure the vines express the terroir of the area. With only naturally occurring yeasts, extremely low sulfur practices, and very old and large oak use; the expression they can achieve from their beautifully cared for vines is extraordinary.
Our Selections
La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico 2018
The 2017 Chianti Classico comes from La Querce Seconda’s pristine organic fruit that grows on galestro soils of loose marl and limestone in San Casciano Val di Pesa. Hand harvested at about 2.5 tons per hectare, the wine is left to ferment in stainless steel before it is moved to a combination of 500 liter barrels and 10-year-old, 2000-liter French oak tonneau for 12 months. This is 100% Sangiovese from vines up to 50 years old and all estate bottled. Bottled with only 40mg of SO2.
La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico Riserva 2015
Made from organic organic fruit planted on galestro soils of loose marl and limestone. Hand harvested at about 2.25 tons per hectare, this is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot fermented in stainless steel before moving to old barrels of both 500 and 2000-liter French oak for 18 months. The resulting wine is excellent, with a lovely aroma of ripe fruits, cherry, pomegranate, and violets. On the palate, the wine features notes of wild berries, raspberries, currant, spice, and a hint of toast. The wine is framed by soft tannins and good acidity. 14% alcohol, Certified organic.