Palafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella Jeroboam

Palafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella: Merlot of great elegance

Palafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella is a Supertuscan made from 100% Merlot 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.

Territory and wine style

This wine originates in Tuscany, within the IGT 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 Palafreno 2017 Toscana IGT 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.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red. 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.

Recommended pairings

The structure of the Palafreno 2017 Querciabella 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.

Serving temperature

It is recommended to serve the Palafreno 2017 Toscana IGT Querciabella at 18-20°C. 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.

Why buy it

Palafreno 2017 is a choice of great value for those who desire an elegant, structured Tuscan Merlot with an authoritative profile. It combines the identity of Querciabella 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.