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 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,020.02 |
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Vinous (94)The 2012 Amabile del Cerè is flat-out stunning, boasting a seductive display of baked apple, fig paste, mint, spiced orange and hints of burnt sugar. It’s weighty and textural yet full of vibrant energy, as floral-laced peach, honey and hints of buttercream give way to candied citrus and a note of brown sugar. This is unrelenting pleasure and opulence in a glass, as layer upon layer of contrasting sweet and sour notes repeatedly thrills the senses. It lingers for well over a minute with hints of tropical fruit and florals. The Amabile del Cere uses the same mix of Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Saorin as the Bianco Secco, yet it’s air-dried prior to vinification. It’s only produced in years when Quintarelli feels that the Bianco Secco is strong enough to stand on its own without the addition of the Amabile’s fruit. The 2012 should not be missed. |
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Veneto | 7 | - |
Inc. VAT
£197.21 |
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Veneto | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£409.24 |
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Veneto | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£842.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2012 Amabile del Cerè is flat-out stunning, boasting a seductive display of baked apple, fig paste, mint, spiced orange and hints of burnt sugar. It’s weighty and textural yet full of vibrant energy, as floral-laced peach, honey and hints of buttercream give way to candied citrus and a note of brown sugar. This is unrelenting pleasure and opulence in a glass, as layer upon layer of contrasting sweet and sour notes repeatedly thrills the senses. It lingers for well over a minute with hints of tropical fruit and florals. The Amabile del Cere uses the same mix of Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Saorin as the Bianco Secco, yet it’s air-dried prior to vinification. It’s only produced in years when Quintarelli feels that the Bianco Secco is strong enough to stand on its own without the addition of the Amabile’s fruit. The 2012 should not be missed. |
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Veneto | 7 | - |
In Bond
£159.00 |
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Veneto | 4 | - |
In Bond
£325.00 |
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