2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT USA but record rains flooded many

but record rains flooded many dormant vineyards on lower ground through March

Trebbiano Toscano

There is plenty of fruit weight enclosed in a textural strong driven palate

such as Poissenot (adjacent to Estournelles

This excellent zinfandel will be best over the next eight years

2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT USA but record rains flooded manyMade 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