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Querciabella Mongrana: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Querciabella Mongrana is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in Italy, by Querciabella. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Cherry, plum, herbs — biodynamic Maremma blend and pairs well with Steak, braised meats and hard cheeses.

Michael's take

“Ripe black cherry, fresh rosemary, leather, and bright, silky biodynamic Maremma Tuscan elegance.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Red Blend
Country
Italy
Producer
Querciabella
Body
full-bodied
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Heavy oak
Price
$$ · $15–25

What to eat with Querciabella Mongrana

  • Steak
  • braised meats
  • hard cheeses
  • rich pasta

When to open it

  • Dinner party
  • impress-the-guests

Where to buy Querciabella Mongrana

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Questions people ask

What does Querciabella Mongrana taste like?

Querciabella Mongrana is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Cherry, plum, herbs — biodynamic Maremma blend. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Ripe black cherry, fresh rosemary, leather, and bright, silky biodynamic Maremma Tuscan elegance.

What food goes with Querciabella Mongrana?

Michael pairs Querciabella Mongrana with Steak, braised meats, hard cheeses and rich pasta. It works best for Dinner party and impress-the-guests.

How much does Querciabella Mongrana cost?

Querciabella Mongrana falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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