Querce Seconda
Chianti Classico,Tuscany, Italy
La Querce Seconda is a small, certified 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 2019
The Chianti Classico comes from La Querce Seconda’s pristine organic fruit that grows on galestro soils of loose marl and limestone. Hand harvested at about 2.5 tons per hectare, the wine is left to ferment naturally in stainless steel before it is moved to 10-year-old, 2000-liter French oak tonneau. Very low amounts of sulfites are used, retaining the vibrancy of the Sangiovese.
We find incredible depth, structure, and class here. Red fruits, currant, plum, spice, light balsamic, and eucalyptus all in harmony. The palate doubles down on the aromas, set on well-structured, integrated tannins and acidity.
La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
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 100% Sangiovese 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 aromas of ripe 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.
La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione comes a small plot of Sangiovese vines that were planted by Niccolo’s mother in the early 1970s, just on the south side of the village of Romola. The fruit is carefully selected and undergoes natural fermentation in stainless steel tank before being gently pressed, and then moved to aged tonneau and a very large barrel known as a ‘botti grandi’ for 24 months. After this aging, the wine was bottled un-fined and unfiltered, and is a true, rustic, and remarkable example of what Chianti can be. Dark cherry, brambly blackberry, cedar and sandalwood, peach pit, and fresh turned soil shoot forth from the glass, breathing in the oxygen around it deeply so it may fill the void with its stunning aromas. On the palate, the texture is stunning, full of acid and fruit while wrapped with soft and scrumptious tannins that pleasantly fill every corner of the mouth. An assortment of perfectly ripe berries, cocao nib, a combination of dirt and stone, and old-school black licorice dance around the tongue, trading places, making room for other delicious flavors, and all coming together beautifully for a long finish. A stunning Chianti that should be enjoyed and contemplated.