{"product_id":"querciabella-camartina-toscana-igt-2021","title":"2021 Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cp class=\"no-indent\"\u003eQuerciabella’s flagship Camartina is one of a handful of history-making wines, collectively known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/falstaff-super-tuscans\/\"\u003eSuper Tuscans\u003c\/a\u003e, that dramatically elevated the standing and prestige of Italian wine production on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, a few ambitious winemakers started eschewing the staid rules of Chianti Classico. Their dissatisfaction with the mediocrity of the Tuscan wine scene at the time sparked a wave of creativity and experimentation with international grapes, high-rate clones, and innovative winemaking techniques. Querciabella was founded in this specific context, and Camartina not only laid the foundations for the estate’s commitment to excellence but also initiated its rise to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOriginally a blend of 70 % Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (with a little Merlot), over the years, the proportions switched as Cabernet has grown more domesticated to Ruffoli’s arid sandstone slopes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIts nuanced opulence and seductive character have won Camartina the favours of wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/wines\/camartina-scores\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecritics around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e In 2004, it was named Best Italian Wine and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/sensational-review-of-camartina-2015-on-wine-spectator\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efrequently appears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e among the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/james-suckling-scores\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTop World Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e With its outstanding ability to evolve over time, it even wowed world-renowned critic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/querciabella.com\/news\/jancis-robinson-camartina\/\"\u003eJancis Robinson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho couldn’t conceal her amusement – “Oo, that is rather lovely!” – after tasting a 17-year-old Camartina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCamartina is only produced in optimal vintages, while small-batch micro-vinification and an extremely limited bottling guarantee hand-crafted excellence. The wine is released no sooner than 30 months after harvest, and thanks to its longevity, it is sure to be a contender for the best cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Querciabella","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52674458878263,"sku":null,"price":188.96,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/richfieldbrands.com\/products\/querciabella-camartina-toscana-igt-2021","provider":"Richfield Brands \u0026 Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}