The red wine Chianti Classico Riserva Il Picchio, vintage 2003 from the winery Castello di Querceto has been rated in 2006 with 91 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Sangiovese from the region Chianti classico in Italy.
Tasting Notes
Dense, sparkling ruby; initially shows slightly smoky notes on the nose, then lots of raspberries, ripe cherries, intense and clear; lots of juicy fruit on the palate, hearty, pithy tannin with a sweet core, lots of depth, rich pressure on the finish, subtle hints of cedar wood.
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