2003 Querciabella Camartina
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Famous blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese that was first produced in 1981, making it an early Supertuscan. Described as a pioneer of vegan, organic and biodynamic viticulture and vinification but there is no sign of any certification on the back label. Even though this is 17 years old, the colour is still an amazingly deep garnet even if the rim is now transparent. Oo, that is rather lovely! Lots of evolution and subtlety, with a hint of quite attractive dustiness, on the nose. It does taste very much more like mature Cabernet (even Bordeaux) than anything informed by Sangiovese. Dry (but not drying) finish and really appetising – perhaps that's thanks to the Sangiovese. So it's all Cab on the nose and possibly Sangiovese on the finish. Long and playful. No sign of the dried-fruit character that can blight some 2003 French wines made in this heatwave year. (JR)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Sweet oak and nutty cherry fruit and herbs. Open knit, juicy red fruit with gripping, bittersweet tannin. Very Tuscan and none of that dried fruit character often associated with this vintage. For drinking now. (WS)
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the 2003 Camartina is a drop-dead gorgeous effort. Fat, rich and opulent, it will reward consumers with its generous super-ripe fruit, great length and beautiful overall balance. While it doesn't look to be one of the more long-lived Camartinas, with some air it is drinking beautifully today. It is a very refined effort in this vintage.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the 2003 Camartina is a drop-dead gorgeous effort. Fat, rich and opulent, it will reward consumers with its generous super-ripe fruit, great length and beautiful overall balance. While it doesn’t look to be one of the more long-lived Camartinas, with some air it is drinking beautifully today. It is a very refined effort in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018. Importer: Maison Marques & Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 587-2000
Informazioni sul produttore
Literally translating as “beautiful oak”, Querciabella was created in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni. A pioneer in Chianti, he started farming biodynamically and experimenting with both varieties and winemaking – one result of which was Camartina, the property’s flagship Super Tuscan.