{"product_id":"palafreno-2017-toscana-igt-querciabella-jeroboam","title":"Palafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella Jeroboam","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella: Merlot of great elegance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Supertuscan made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to best express the potential of the Ruffoli vineyards. It is an important, intense, and refined wine, produced only in exceptional vintages and in Jeroboam format of 750 ml, ideal for those seeking a bottle with a strong personality, capable of combining structure, freshness, and aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in \u003cstrong\u003eTuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the \u003cstrong\u003eIGT\u003c\/strong\u003e classification, from vineyards located on galestro soils with a southern exposure. The territorial context contributes to a slow maturation and a balanced profile, particularly suitable for Merlot. Querciabella interprets the \u003cstrong\u003ePalafreno 2017 Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e as a selection of high quality, with microvinification and long maturation to enhance structure, precision, and varietal character. The result is a modern red deeply connected to the territory, designed to offer complexity and evolutionary capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an \u003cstrong\u003eintense ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet is rich and enveloping, with notes of blackberry, sour cherry, blueberry, and plum, enriched by hints of eucalyptus, rosemary, white pepper, and roasted coffee. On the palate, the wine is full, balanced, and enveloping, supported by excellent freshness and tannins that are present but well integrated. The drinking experience is deep, dynamic, and precise, with a very long finish that recalls blueberry and a pleasant menthol sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure of the \u003cstrong\u003ePalafreno 2017 Querciabella\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with important main courses such as beef fillet, braised dishes, roasted lamb, game, and preparations with rich sauces. It can also accompany cuisine with high aromatic intensity, mushrooms, truffles, and aged cheeses. Thanks to its freshness and well-integrated tannic structure, it can also support more creative pairings, as long as they are consistent with its intensity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to serve the \u003cstrong\u003ePalafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e18-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In an important bottle like the Jeroboam, it may be useful to uncork it a bit in advance to favor aromatic expression, especially if the wine is consumed in a relatively young phase of its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalafreno 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e is a choice of great value for those who desire an elegant, structured Tuscan Merlot with an authoritative profile. It combines the identity of \u003cstrong\u003eQuerciabella\u003c\/strong\u003e with the strength of the territory and the care of the selection, offering a wine for both meditation and dining. It is perfect for an important dinner, for a collection of prestigious wines, or for those looking to buy wine online focusing on an exclusive and recognizable label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Querciabella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658736742786,"sku":"4568f3cadd","price":659.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/GADS_-_1200x_-_ITA_-_2024-04-12T152212.533.jpg?v=1779201471","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/palafreno-2017-toscana-igt-querciabella-jeroboam-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}