Palafreno 2016 Agricole Querciabella

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Agricole Querciabella
Jaar	2016
Land	Italië
Streek	Toscane
Druif	Merlot
Alcohol %	13.5%
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2023-2045
Voorraad	6

Professionele reviews

James Suckling (94)

Black cherry and banana peel aromas segue to dark, brooding blackberry, plum, iron and underbrush flavors in this austere, powerful red. Dusty tannins leave a strong grip as this plays out on the long finish.

BOW (8.50)

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

'The picking window for Merlot is extremely narrow, in three days it can become overripe, but as the vineyard is next to the winery we can truly pick it at the right moment. We put maximum attention to it.' The wine wasn't made in 2011 and 2014. 'It needs to be on the ball.'
Deep, lustrous youthful-looking ruby. Very tight and compact on the nose and very closed on the palate. With aeration, complex depth emerges on the nose but with the ripe fruit still taut. Very slow to unfurl on the palate too. Redcurrant and sour cherry rather than anything that you would normally associate with Merlot. This wine has eclipsed the grape variety. Gorgeous chewy tannins. Cool-climate character. Needs much more bottle age. Patience required. (WS)

Falstaff (94)

Shimmering ruby colour. Enchanting nose of skilfully carved out fruit, bountiful blackberry and wild raspberry. Lining the palate with firm tannin and vibrant fruit. The finish appears a little coarse.

Vinous (96)

The 2016 Palafreno, 100% Merlot from the estate vineyards in Greve, brings together so much of what makes the Querciabella wines so appealing. In the glass the 2016 is deep and vibrant, yet also remains light on its feet. A whole range of mineral and savory notes confer freshness. The 2016 spent 18 months in French oak, with 25% new wood. It's another stellar wine from Querciabella.