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 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£288.25 |
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Vinous (90)Masses of red and blue florals mix with hints of mint and wild berries to create a lifted and inviting bouquet on the 2013 Valpolicella Classico Superiore. It’s soft in feel and more savory than sweet, with a pure display of tart cherries and spices coasting across a core of salty acids and minerals. The 2013 has energy to burn, remaining juicy and spry, while tapering off to wild herbal notes and sour red fruits. While I don’t see this vintage as one to forget in the cellar, there’s certainly a lot of pleasure to be found here over the short term. The Quintarelli Valpolicella is produced from half fresh-harvested and half air-dried fruit that is matured for six years in cask prior to release. |
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Veneto | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£418.09 |
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Veneto | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£687.89 |
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Veneto | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£237.00 |
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Vinous (90)Masses of red and blue florals mix with hints of mint and wild berries to create a lifted and inviting bouquet on the 2013 Valpolicella Classico Superiore. It’s soft in feel and more savory than sweet, with a pure display of tart cherries and spices coasting across a core of salty acids and minerals. The 2013 has energy to burn, remaining juicy and spry, while tapering off to wild herbal notes and sour red fruits. While I don’t see this vintage as one to forget in the cellar, there’s certainly a lot of pleasure to be found here over the short term. The Quintarelli Valpolicella is produced from half fresh-harvested and half air-dried fruit that is matured for six years in cask prior to release. |
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Veneto | 1 | - |
In Bond
£342.00 |
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Veneto | 3 | - |
In Bond
£554.00 |
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