Querciabella Chianti Classico 2017

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and beautifully lifted, with lovely red berry and rose petal character. Pliant and supple, with terrific balance, the Querciabella 2017 is one of the more refined, restrained Chianti Classicos readers will come across in this vintage, with Radda very much driving the personality of the wine in its aromatic and red fruit profile. The 2017 finishes with terrific energy and nuance. This is the second vintage in which most of the wine was aged predominantly in 500L barrels and 30HL casks. Drink: 2019-2032. (Aug 2019)"

91 points James Suckling: "This is a little jammy with lots of ripe fruit and both blueberry and chocolate character. Rich and flavorful, but still fresh and energetic. Shows the warmth of the vintage. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. (11/7/19)"

91 points James Button (Decanter): "Querciabella's flagship wine is Camartina, a SuperTuscan combining Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, but the estate's Chianti Classico also has an excellent reputation, and it's easy to see why: a boozy cherry nose leads to a ripe, focused palate of strawberry and cherry fruits accompanied by subtle herbal notes, a touch of wood and some gentle spice. Grippy, structural tannins lean against the freshness of the acidity. Lovely! Drinking Window: 2020-2026. (Oct 2020)"

90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Fragrant purple flower, menthol and spice aromas lift out of the glass. It's linear and elegantly structured, offering ripe Marasca cherry, orange zest, licorice and espresso flavors alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2023. Alcohol 13.5%. (Mar 2021)"