About Il Sole di Alessandro
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- $70-100
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan first produced in 1998, named in honor of Alessandro François. Grown on a 2-hectare, south-facing vineyard at 350 meters planted at high density (7,500 vines/hectare), it macerates for 28 days and ages 18 months in oak plus 6 months in bottle, with an aging potential of 20-25 years.
Il Sole di Alessandro is Querceto's purest expression of Cabernet Sauvignon — dense, balsamic, and built to reward decades of patience.
New to wine?
Not for beginners — a serious, age-worthy 100% Cabernet Sauvignon built for long cellaring.
Food Pairings
Suited to game, hearty stews, and aged cheese — the balsamic, herbal notes and high acidity cut through rich, fatty dishes.
When to drink it
Long-term cellaring, special anniversary bottles, Cabernet Sauvignon vertical tastings
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 2-hectare, south-facing vineyard at 350 meters (7,500 vines/hectare). 28 days of maceration, 18 months in oak, and 6 months in bottle before release; aging potential of 20-25 years.
About the producer
Castello di QuercetoHistoric Chianti Classico estate in Greve, farmed by the François family since 1897.Visit the producer page →More wines from Castello di Querceto
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Il Sole di Alessandro made from?
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from a small 2-hectare, south-facing vineyard at 350 meters.
- How long can it age?
- It has an aging potential of 20-25 years, thanks to 18 months in oak and 6 months in bottle before release.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Game, hearty stews, and aged cheeses complement its balsamic, herbal notes and firm structure.
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