After more than a century of history and a deep-rooted identity tied to Chianti Classico, Castello di Querceto is opening a new chapter in its production. The historic estate in Greve in Chianti presents QuerceRosa Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 2025, the first rosé crafted by the François family. A wine born from the desire to interpret the character of high‑altitude vineyards through a fresh perspective, combining territorial identity with a young, vibrant and contemporary style.
A new project offering a different view of Chianti Classico
QuerceRosa marks a completely new addition to the Castello di Querceto range. The project stems from the idea of enhancing two varieties already deeply rooted in the estate’s production—Sangiovese and Syrah—through the expressive lens of rosé.
“QuerceRosa was born from the desire to tell the story of our high‑altitude vineyards from an unexpected angle, interpreting Sangiovese and Syrah also in a rosé version,” explains Simone François, who leads the family estate.
The wine’s name and imagery are inspired by the historic oak tree that dominates the landscape surrounding the castle.
“With a bit of imagination, we dressed the ancient oak that watches over the castle in roses, depicting it on the label as the symbol of QuerceRosa: an irreverent wine with a young, contemporary and dreamlike spirit.”
QuerceRosa: a high‑altitude rosé from the hills of Dudda
QuerceRosa is produced from selected parcels located between 350 and 500 meters above sea level on the hills of Dudda.
These vineyards benefit from a cool climate throughout the year—an element that has always been one of the defining features of Castello di Querceto’s production.
Altitude and pedoclimatic conditions contribute to giving the estate’s wines elegance, tension and aging potential—traits that also emerge clearly in this new rosé.
The 2025 vintage and the choice of Sangiovese and Syrah
The 2025 harvest was marked by a balanced climatic trend, characterized by alternating rainfall and sunny days.
After a spring warmer than average, temperatures gradually stabilized, allowing the grapes to ripen harmoniously.
QuerceRosa is made from 75% Sangiovese and 25% Syrah, harvested in the first days of September.
A combination that brings together the territorial profile of Tuscany’s signature grape with the aromatic and spicy character of Syrah.
A vinification designed to enhance varietal identity
The wine’s distinctive color develops during the pressing phase, thanks to brief contact with the skins—particularly those of Syrah.
Vinification is carried out as a white wine and separately for each variety, inside stainless‑steel tanks at 15°C.
This technical choice preserves and enhances the aromatic nuances of both grapes, which are then reunited in the final blend.
“Our goal was to obtain a rosé with an intense color, rich fruit and a deeply Chianti‑driven soul,” says Simone François.
An intense, savory rosé with aging potential
In the glass, QuerceRosa reveals an intense, bright cherry‑pink hue.
Its aromatic profile is dominated by notes of summer red fruits, with strawberry taking center stage, supported by lively acidity and a marked savory component.
One of the convictions behind the project concerns precisely the wine’s ability to evolve over time.
“We believed from the very beginning in its capacity to evolve,” François concludes. “This is why we chose a dark bottle, capable of protecting it from light and preserving the wine’s integrity.”
The first rosé from a historic Chianti Classico estate
The birth of QuerceRosa inaugurates a new chapter in the history of Castello di Querceto. Founded in 1897, the estate was among the founding members of the Chianti Classico Consortium in 1924 and remains one of the most historic and significant wineries in the Greve in Chianti area.
Its 190 hectares, about 60 of which are planted with vines, have always served as the laboratory through which the François family interprets the many facets of Chianti Classico and its IGT crus.
The introduction of QuerceRosa is therefore not a simple extension of the range, but the expression of a continuous pursuit of research that has guided the estate’s work for generations.
Released with the 2025 vintage, QuerceRosa offers a new interpretation of Castello di Querceto’s high‑altitude vineyards.
Served at 12°C, this convivial wine naturally pairs with summer barbecues, Mediterranean cuisine and lightly spiced dishes.
With QuerceRosa, Castello di Querceto adds a new piece to its story, looking to the future through the contemporary language of rosé.
