Castello di Querceto

Castello di Querceto is a Tuscan estate near Greve on the northeastern side of the Chianti Classico region,. It is best known for its classically styled reds from that DOCG but produces a wider range of wines mostly featuring the Sangiovese grape, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The castle's history of wine production dates from the early 1900s, but the estate's history goes back much further. The current buildings were built in the 16th Century and the estate is named after the oak forests that surround it.

The estate extends over 190 hectares (468 acres) of which 60 ha are planted to grapes. Most of the vineyards were planted between 1975 and 1985. There are 22 different plots individually chosen for their microclimate and soil characteristics. The harvests are manual and yields are kept low through rigorous pruning and green harvests when required.