Lorenzo Sassetti

La Querciolina Montecucco Sangiovese

8.918 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Montecucco, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

I like it a lot. Chewy and fruity and rustic. Bright, just enough firm tannins, and good acid. Somewhere in between Brunello and Chianto classico

I like it a lot. Chewy and fruity and rustic. Bright, just enough firm tannins, and good acid. Somewhere in between Brunello and Chianto classico

Jul 19th, 2015
Juan Pablo Escobar

Good to know that Pertinalli's future is showing signs of respect to the appellation and their history, chewy but rather enjoyable wine.

Good to know that Pertinalli's future is showing signs of respect to the appellation and their history, chewy but rather enjoyable wine.

Jun 6th, 2014
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.7

Montecucco Rosso DOC

Montecucco Rosso DOC

Jun 6th, 2013
jason carey DipWSET

This is a wonderful wine. All cherry, earth, will age beautifully.

This is a wonderful wine. All cherry, earth, will age beautifully.

Dec 23rd, 2015
Helen O

a- on the nose and palate dark fruit and earth. Blackberries. Some tartness and medium tannins. Peppery finish. Simply delicious. Vintage 2010. June 2015

a- on the nose and palate dark fruit and earth. Blackberries. Some tartness and medium tannins. Peppery finish. Simply delicious. Vintage 2010. June 2015

Jul 5th, 2015
Jonathan Drummond

Smoorh grape with light acidity. Nice earth tones. Drinking at Jeffrey's in Austin with Laura Ihrig.

Smoorh grape with light acidity. Nice earth tones. Drinking at Jeffrey's in Austin with Laura Ihrig.

Feb 20th, 2015
Aaron Fossi

Tannic spree.

Tannic spree.

Mar 2nd, 2014
Cathy Newkirk

Had it in Lake Leelanau with Tom and Mary.

Had it in Lake Leelanau with Tom and Mary.

Aug 30th, 2013
Wendy Conway

2000

2000

Mar 16th, 2013
Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

8.9

Winston had this 11 years ago

Winston had this 11 years ago

Apr 30th, 2014