2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT Ramey Wine Cellars followed by moderate summer heat

followed by moderate summer heat and warm autumn temperatures

in oak barrels with a contribution of 20% new wood

The first week of May saw the temperatures soar

pressing and placing in barrels follow

the wine was a classic Bordeaux blend but became a Cabernet Franc monovarietal in 2001

2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT Ramey Wine Cellars followed by moderate summer heatMade from 100% Merlot The 2017 vintage is one of the driest on records. The scarcity of rain, a cold winter, and a long, hot summer limited bunches and berries development, but also kept disease pressure low. Thanks to near perfect autumn conditions, we harvested healthy grapes with vibrant profiles and depth. The high skin to juice ratio of the berries and ripe tannins made it a fine start for elegant wines of tension and structure. Harvest start