We have paired wines form the legendary Querciabella winery with prime cuts of wagyu and lamb! Querciabella utilize a 100% plant‑based approach to biodynamic and vegan farming and are one of the most awarded wineries in Tuscany! They now represent the largest extension of certified organic vineyards in all of Italy and are one of the most environmentally active, socially conscious and uniformly excellent wineries in the world! We truly love these wines and this producer.  

The Wines (3 Bottles):

2 bottles Chianti Classico DOC, 2019, QUERCIABELLA, TUSCANY, ITALY:

Carefully blended from the finest districts of the appellation, Querciabella Chianti Classico redefines Sangiovese with brilliance, clarity and a great depth of flavour. Querciabella Chianti Classico has been the centrepiece of Querciabella’s winemaking operations since the winery’s debut. Its complexity and consistency derive from sourcing the grapes from top sites in three of the denomination’s best sub-zones, now also known as the UGA's. The same focus and precision in the cellar allow for natural winemaking with minimal intervention that preserves the purity of the fruit.
94 points James Suckling,
91 points Antonio Galloni
Vinous, 90 points 

1 bottle Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2017, LA FORTUNA, TUSCANY, ITALY

With 5 generations of experience, the Zannoni arrived at La Fortuna in 1907. The entire complex has been designed in such a way to preserve the original beauty of the renovated Tuscan farmehouse and to respect the tradition while adapting to the needs of winemaking. Tastes of black truffle, violet, licorice and plum. Rich alcoholic content, wide tannin, initially velvety, then ending a bit dry. Medium-bodied, with a long aromatic persistence.
95 points James Suckling
94 points Wine Spectator
90 points Vinous
91 points Wine Enthusiast,
 

The Meat:

8x Canadian lamb chops, frenched cap off (comes in two packages of 4 each):

From Innisfail Alberta, these come from ethically raised, grass-fed and grain finished lambs, and are perfect for pan roasting. Frenched on the bone for a memorable presentation.

1x 28oz Tajima Australian Wagyu Chateaubriand

From NSW Australia, this is the prized center of the tenderloin from certified Wagyu beef, this is the most luxurious cut of beef there is! With a marble score of 7 – 8. 

Want help cooking: Lamb Chops: we recommend marinating the lamb chops in a mixture of lemon juice, herbs, minced garlic, olive oil, and white wine, before cooking in a pan or on a hot grill until pink in the middle. For the Wagyu, we recommend bringing it to room temperature, seasoning with salt and pepper and searing it on all sides in a cast iron skillet while basting with butter before transferring to a wire rack over a pan and roasting at 375 F for 15-18 minutes (for medium rare), before resting and slicing. Roast it whole or slice into individual filet mignon wagyu steaks and grill.

Details and Price: Butcher Box + Wine Pairing * GTA ONLY

$434.38 (including taxes and bottle deposit!)