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Wine tour in Chianti: Wine Spectator TOP 100

Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva wine tasting Wine Spectator Top 100

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Aperitif on the tower, vertical old vintages wine tasting

Traditional Tuscan full lunch with Wine Spectator Top 100 wine

PRO wine tasting & tour of winery + classic Tuscan wine pairing lunch

CASTELLO di QUERCETO: Chianti Classico Riserva WS TOP 100 old vintages tasting, guest at the Castle & Tuscan country lunch

  • A dream-come-true private luxury experience.
    Enter the walls and visit Marquis private residence, Chapel and Italian Garden.
  • Guided tour of the winery, both in the high-tech areas and in the 1.100 a.D. cellars (underground which was once the armory) where are archived bottles older than 1 century.
  • On top of the tower, with leading to Florence and Chianti vineyards panorama, aperitif with 2 sparkling wines made in Tuscany by this noble family of French origins, paired with finger-food.
  • Professional vertical tasting of Wine Spectator Top 100 wine Chianti Classico Riserva (vintages 1978 !!! 1999 !!! 2016*).
  • Classic Tuscan countrystyle LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, in perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva!

*(or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock, ask when booking)

TUSCANY

LOCATION:
Castello di Querceto, castle & winery: Greve in Chianti (Florence)
Chianti Classico area

STYLE OF EXPERIENCE:
RARE WINES – Chianti Classico & Supertuscans

DURATION:
Duration on-site (hours. ±1): 4

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Castello di Querceto Chianti private wine tour at the Castle

HALL OF SUPERSTARS

  • Chianti Classico Riserva – TWICE in Wine Spectator TOP 100!
  • Supertuscan ROMANTIC IGT – J. Suckling’s 96 pts.
  • Supertuscan CIGNALE IGT- J. Suckling’s 95 pts.
  • Sparkling FRANCOIS 1°, Chardonnay Classic method
  • Sparkling FRANCOIS 2°, Rosè Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – Classic method
  • VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico, Dessert wine from dried grapes – Alcohol: 16,5%
  • L’ARZENTE del Castello – Distillate of wine, 6 years aging in fruit trees casks – Alcohol: 42%
  • L’ACQUAVITE del Castello – Grappa – Marc distillate – Alcohol: 42% (for cooking the Risotto)

Exclusive & private experience includes:

  • Exclusive & private experience includes:
  • Visit of the private residence in the Castle.
  • Guided tour of entire winery and Castle.
  • Sparkling wines aperitif on top of the tower.
  • VERTICAL wine tasting of WS TOP 100 wine old vintages
  •  Classic Tuscan countrystyle LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, with perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva!
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Wine Spectator TOP100 2003 n.75, 90 pts.
Castello di Querceto – Chianti Classico Riserva 1999*.

Wonderful aromas of spice, blackberry and incense. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, long finish.
Very well-crafted. Best after 2003. 12,000 cases made. —JS

Wine Spectator TOP 100 2004 n.64, 91 pts.
Castello di Querceto, Chianti Classico Riserva 2000*.

Delicious, with blackberry and chocolaty character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, minerally finish.
This is serious Chianti. Drink now. 8,330 cases made. —JS

Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Querceto Wine Spectator Top 100

LUNCH MENU & pairing TOP wines

  • Grand classic Tuscan rustic lunch (example, varies seasonally, à la carte):
  • Appetizers: huge platter of typical Tuscan salami, cheeses and pickles – bruschetta with sausage, pecorino, truffles, mushrooms, etc.
  • First courses: handmade potato ravioli with wild boar sauce – Tagliatelle with meat, sausage and mushroom ragout
  • Main courses: fried chicken, rabbit and vegetables – Peposo all’Imprunetina (historical dish, beef braised in Chianti wine and black pepper) – Large platter with mixed grilled meats and baked potatoes
  • Side dishes: grilled vegetables, Tuscan beans in oil, etc.
  • Desserts: Tuscan cantucci (biscuits with almonds) and vinsanto, trifle, tiramisu, etc. Water, Italian coffee.
  • Wine: Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva (twice in Wine Spectator Top 100).

This ON SITE experience lasts about 4 (four) hours and STARTS between 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
Number of People: Max 8 (eight).
Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.

ON REQUEST:
– Full day sightseeing in luxury limo, van or helicopter with English speaking pro driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Florence, Bologna, etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.

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Chianti Classico Riserva - Castello di Querceto winery tour

ON REQUEST

  • FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
  • PRO Photographer/videomaker
  • Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.

PRICES

From 510 €

Rates per person:

ADULT (≥18 yo):
Pax 2: € 870
Pax 3: € 630
Pax 4: € 630
Pax 5: € 630
Pax 6: € 510
Pax 7: € 510
Pax 8: € 510
MINOR (6-17 yo): Pax € 60
INFANT (0-5 yo): FREE

Prices for experience only; ask for transfers prices.
Just tell us how many people and your starting location.

Castello di Querceto Chianti wine tour Castle and vineyards

SUPERSTARS

  • The Castle and the private residence of the François
  • Most Hon. Marquis Alessandro François
  • CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG – Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 of the World (TWICE!!!) – Vertical tasting of Vintages 1978 – 1999 – 2016 *
    *(or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock)

TOP PRODUCTS

  • CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG – Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 of the World (TWICE!!!) – Vertical tasting of Vintages 1978 – 1999 – 2016 *
  • Supertuscan QUERCETO ROMANTIC IGT- James Suckling’s 96 points
  • Supertuscan CIGNALE IGT- James Suckling’s 95 points
  • Sparkling FRANCOIS 1° – Chardonnay – Classic method
  • Sparkling FRANCOIS 2° Rosè – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – Classic method
  • VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico DOC – Dessert wine from dried grapes – Alcohol: 16,5%
  • L’ARZENTE del Castello – Distillate of wine – 6 years aging in fruit trees casks – Alcohol: 42%
  • L’ACQUAVITE del Castello – Grappa – Marc distillate – Alcohol: 42% (for cooking the Risotto)
    *(or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock)
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STEP BY STEP

  • Arrival in the location
  • Welcome drink and/or coffee
  • Meeting with Ambassador (usually a member of the Marquis family)
  • Storytelling about history, philosophy, products and territory
  • Guided tour of the Private Residence
  • Guided tour of the Winery
  • Guided tour of the Gardens
  • Guided tour of the Castle
  • Guided tour of the Cellars
  • Aperitif on the Castle tower
  • Vertical wine tasting of old vintages
  • Wine tasting of the top wines
  • Classic Tuscan countrystyle lunch with wine pairing in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards
  • Spirits & Coffee
  • Goodbye

SUPERSTARS

  • The Castle and the private residence of the François
  • Most Hon. Marquis Alessandro François
  • CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG – Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 of the World (TWICE!!!) – Vertical tasting of Vintages 1978 – 1999 – 2016 *
    *(or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock)

TOP PRODUCTS

  • CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG – Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 of the World (TWICE!!!) – Vertical tasting of Vintages 1978 – 1999 – 2016 *
  • Supertuscan QUERCETO ROMANTIC IGT- James Suckling’s 96 points
  • Supertuscan CIGNALE IGT- James Suckling’s 95 points
  • Sparkling FRANCOIS 1° – Chardonnay – Classic method
  • Sparkling FRANCOIS 2° Rosè – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – Classic method
  • VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico DOC – Dessert wine from dried grapes – Alcohol: 16,5%
  • L’ARZENTE del Castello – Distillate of wine – 6 years aging in fruit trees casks – Alcohol: 42%
  • L’ACQUAVITE del Castello – Grappa – Marc distillate – Alcohol: 42% (for cooking the Risotto)
    *(or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock)

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