Quintarelli
About Quintarelli
Born in 1927, Giuseppe Quintarelli took over the family estate in 1950 and gradually expanded until its present state, with 12 hectares of vines stretching along the eastern side of the Negrar valley. Quintarelli prides himself on being an artisanal producer that juxtaposes the most traditional production techniques with a modern twist. Amarones are aged for 7 years in Slavonian bottis and labels are drawn and glued by hand. In 1985, Quintarelli made the bold move of introducing non-native grape varieties such as Nebbiolo, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sadly, Quintarelli passed away in early 2012, leaving his daughter Fiorenza and her husband Giampaolo to manage the estate.
First produced in 1983, the Alzero is made like an Amarone but using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. After harvest, the best bunches are left to air dry for a few months to concentrate the juices before being pressed and fermented, resulting in a massive wine that is rich and concentrated.
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Veneto | 1 | 98 (VN) | د.إ14,770.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is classic Quintarelli to the core, with a vibrant cascade of exotic spices, dried flowers, citrus peels and fresh crushed cherries forming its seductive bouquet. Juicy in feel yet deep and complex, it sweeps across the palate with ripe wildberry fruits elevated by a whiplash of electric acidity as violet inner florals arc across the senses. Long and staining but also impossibly fresh, the 2015 leaves a web of fine-grained tannins as hints of plum skin and licorice slowly fade. This is a rockstar. |
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