Winter 2017/18
forerunner of winemaking excellence
A Connoisseurs Vintage
Vegan Lux Co-Influencing with Nemanti
Leslie Durso Inaugurates Veg Fest
Querciabella Tops The Wine Award Charts
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Querciabella Magazine Winter 2017/18 © 2017 Querciabella Società Agricola Querciabella SpA Via di Barbiano 17 50022 Greve in Chianti FI · Italy Tel + 39 055 8592 7777 www.querciabella.com Photographs by: Walter Prina, Ilaria Bertini, Pamela Bargnesi of Controluce Studio.
Contents 4 A Connoisseurs Vintage Camartina 2008, The Stellar Supertuscan with Vibrant Longevity
6 Two Brands, One Ethos Vegan Lux Co-Influencing with Nemanti
8 Querciabella Teams With Vegan Chef Leslie Durso & Sapori Ticino at The View
10 Ruffoli Is Now Tesla-Friendly Charge Your Tesla, Visit Querciabella
11 Querciabella Tops The Wine Award Charts
Organic, Biodynamic & Vegan
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Connoisseurs Vintage Camartina 2008, The Stellar Supertuscan with Vibrant Longevity Camartina, as one of the original wines that became known as ‘Supertuscan’ has come to represent the very idea of wine making excellence. This wine’s silky smooth interpretation of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese embodies Querciabella's quest for finesse, balance and sheer drinkability. Camartina is made with the serious wine collector in mind. Its ability to age graciously is one of the most important qualities our winemakers look for when selecting which carefully barrelled lot makes the final cuvee. Camartina 2008 is beckoning to be plucked from the cellar, in perfect synchronization with the upcoming holiday season, making for an elegant centerpiece to any gourmet gathering.
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Leslie Durso pairing Camartina with Nemanti's Arona shoe.
Valentina Bertoli introducing Querciabella wines.
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Querciabella & Nemanti
When Milan Fashion Week kicked off this past Fall, Querciabella's owner, Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni celebrated his stellar wines alongside Italy’s glittering plantbased shoe designer Paola Caracciolo of Nemanti in a popup exhibition on via Fiori Chiari, creating the epicenter of Italian ethical-luxury. After decades of status quo, a truly unique and compassionate offering of Italian artistry was on show in the Brera district, giving consumers a choice of products that maintain awardwinning quality while continuing to set a higher bar in their respective markets for reducing environmental impact whilst embracing animal-friendly methods. Both Querciabella and Nemanti have proven that top-tier luxury can be achieved without making compromises.
Top: Shoe designer Paola Caracciolo of Nemanti Above: Nemanti vegan shoes, Argegno.
Science has helped spur the quickly rising trend of vegan diets and vegan-focused companies as it is the single most beneficial consumer behavior for reducing many of the world’s problems including climate, water and land damage, as well as increasing animal rights. Querciabella and Nemanti unite as disruptors for a more forward-thinking Made-In-Italy image. Apart from being talented and creative, both Sebastiano and Paola are two industry leaders that have strong sensibilities for what is right and have impact-driven visions. Because of their efforts, one can choose an Italian quality shoe that is made from apple and grain, or enjoy a juicy glass of Tuscan wine made from grapes that are born from thriving terroir and chemical & animal free processes. Querciabella and Nemanti are steering Italian industry into a more sustainable future where clean water, fertile land, and animal health thrive alongside the best of Italy's talents – shoes and wine!
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Querciabella teams with Vegan Chef Leslie Durso & Sapori Ticino at The View
The first festival of vegetarian culture, ‘Ticino Vegetariano’ organized by gourmand Dany Stauffacher of Sapori Ticino Saveurs Agency, kicked off its celebrations with a preevent vegan dinner by Californian VIP chef, Leslie Durso, and was held at The View restaurant in Paradiso, Lugano in late October. The event was sponsored by Sapori Ticino, Querciabella, and The View restaurant, and documented by food bloggers and local television stations. Chef Durso’s delicious vegan creations were accompanied by organic, biodynamic, and vegan Querciabella wines: Batàr 2013, Querciabella Chianti Classico 2014, and Camartina 2011. The delectable nine course plant-based meal inspired by Italian, Californian, and Mexican cultures delighted guests. Since the early age of eight, Chef Leslie Durso has been an outspoken Southern Californian plant-based and animal welfare influencer. When she’s not in private celebrity kitchens, she can be found educating her audience online at LeslieDurso.com about the benefits of a healthy and sustainable culinary focus. Chef Durso has just recently announced her partnership with vegan culinary academy Plantlab with available classes starting in Winter 2018.
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Top: Dany Stauffacher Above: Californian VIP chef, Leslie Durso
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charge your tesla. visit querciabella. For decades now, Querciabella has been concerned about its environmental impact and strives to introduce protocols that contribute to the improvement of its surroundings. For these reasons, and in line with the winery’s organic, biodynamic, & vegan ethos, Querciabella believes that the birth of the zero-emission EV car era, spawned by the efforts of Elon Musk, is the right direction to aim. Therefore, we are proud to announce the installation of a Tesla Destination Charger on our winery for those like-minded visitors who want to see a positive change. Tesla drivers can now locate Querciabella within their on-board charger map. We kindly ask patrons to call ahead. Our charger is available during business hours Monday to Friday. In honor of responsibility, we strongly suggest pairing your visit with a designated driver. The average duration of a typical winery tour and tasting is 90-120 minutes (enough charging time to add 120-200 kms of range).Bookings can be made by calling +39 055 8592 7777 or in writing to visits@ querciabella.com
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Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva 2013
BatĂ r 2014
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Vivino Wine Style Awards 2018
#12 The 75 Most Exciting Wines of 2017 Decanter Magazine
Top 50 Best Whites of the World Vivino Wine Style Awards 2018
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Visit Querciabella and discover the beauty of Chianti Classico. BOOK YOUR TOUR & GUIDED TASTING by e-mail: visits@querciabella.com · by phone: + 39 055 8592 7777