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Querciabella is a certified organic and biodynamic estate in the Greve in Chianti commune of the Chianti Classico DOCG, established in 1974 by Giorgio Castiglioni and now run by his son Sebastiano with one of Tuscany's most committed sustainability programs. The estate is best known for two wines: Camartina, a Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon super-Tuscan blend that predates the Chianti Classico DOCG system; and Batar, an oak-fermented Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc white that is among Tuscany's most respected whites from any producer. At auction, 111 lots average $76 per bottle, anchored by Camartina in the $100–$200 range and Batar at $60–$100 for top vintages. Querciabella's biodynamic certification — achieved in 1988, among Chianti's earliest — is matched by a fully vegan winemaking approach that avoids all animal-derived fining agents. Camartina is produced from a single vineyard plot in Ruffoli where Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are interplanted in the traditional Tuscany field-blend style. Wine Advocate has awarded 92–97 points to Camartina across multiple vintages, establishing it as a legitimate Chianti Classico super-Tuscan benchmark. The third wine, Palafreno (pure Merlot), earns 91–94 points and provides a rare Tuscan varietal Merlot expression from high-altitude biodynamic farming. Querciabella's vegan approach extends to vineyard management, using only plant-based cover crops and no animal-derived composts, making it one of the most comprehensively plant-based wine estates in any major Italian wine region.
Auction Lots
74
Avg Price / Bottle
$83
Top Vintage
2005
Price Range
$37 – $1.2k
In the Glass
Rutherford Bench Cabernet Sauvignon anchors the range: cassis, chocolate, and the dusty, earthy tannin texture characteristic of the Bench's deep alluvial soils. Firehouse and D'Adamo lots vary by site — warmer valley-floor richness vs. the cooler, more structured character of higher-elevation blocks. French oak aging (18 months, 50–70% new) adds cedar, vanilla, and spice. All wines are full-bodied, ripe, and polished, accessible at 5–8 years with potential for 15+ year aging.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $74 | 26 | 2005 |
| Firehouse Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $67 | 21 | 2012 |
| D'Adamo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $67 | 19 | 2005 |
| Wolff Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $194 | 8 | 2017 |
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