2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT

Made from 100% Merlot

The 2017 vintage is one of the driest on records. The scarcity of rain, a cold winter, and a long, hot summer limited bunches and berries development, but also kept disease pressure low. Thanks to near-perfect autumn conditions, we harvested healthy grapes with vibrant profiles and depth. The high skin-to-juice ratio of the berries and ripe tannins made it a fine start for elegant wines of tension and structure. Harvest start date: September 8.

Ruffoli, Greve in Chianti. Cipresso and Marrone. The Merlot for Palafreno comes exclusively from two similar sites at around 350 – 400 m a.s.l. The vineyards grow on rugged, loose galestro soils, with a south, south-west orientation. The grapes from higher up the slope show distinct concentration and intensity, whereas those from the lower sides, richer in clay, have a fresher, more ethereal delivery.