About this wine
A single-vineyard Gran Selezione from a 3.4-hectare plot planted in the early 1900s at 440-470 meters, on magnesium-rich sandy soils. First bottled as an IGT single-vineyard wine in 1978, La Corte became a 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with the 2016 vintage, prized for its elegance and finesse.
More refined than the base Chianti Classico — a good introduction to what single-vineyard Sangiovese can achieve.
Sommelier's Note
"La Corte is the more feminine of Querceto's two Gran Selezione — where Il Picchio is austere, this is pure elegance."
Food Pairings
Its silky tannins and cherry-violet perfume favor roasted duck, porcini risotto, and aged Tuscan pecorino over heavier braises.
When to drink it
Fine dining, milestone celebrations, wines worth cellaring
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $65-73
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from a single 3.4-hectare vineyard planted in the early 1900s. Notes of dark red cherry, plum, licorice, roasted herbs and violets, with medium-plus acidity and silky, refined tannins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes La Corte different from Il Picchio?
- Both are Gran Selezione Sangiovese from single vineyards, but La Corte is 100% Sangiovese from sandy, magnesium-rich soil and shows more elegance, while Il Picchio blends in a touch of Colorino from clay soil for a more austere style.
- What does La Corte taste like?
- Dark red cherry, plum, sour cherry, raspberry, licorice, roasted herbs and violets on the nose, with a savory, medium-to-full-bodied palate and silky, refined tannins.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Roasted duck, porcini mushroom risotto, and aged pecorino are excellent matches; it also works with Japanese duck hot pot (kamo nabe).
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