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Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella
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Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella :
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It is the Chateau d'Yquem of Italy, absent the grandeur. It is IWM's fastest selling wine, yet has no marketing. It is the coveted gem of the Boot, but does not bear the prestigious name Sassicaia or Gaja. It is a legendary winery, without an estate. Its bottles are identified by hand scripted labels that provide a glimpse into the heart and soul of the world’s truest artisanal winemaker. It is Quintarelli!
Known as "the Master of the Veneto," Giuseppe Quintarelli makes some of the world’s most sought-after wines. From aperitifs to digestifs, his limited production Amarones, Reciotos, and Valpolicellas are the benchmark for excellence (along with Dal Forno, Veneto's other legendary producer). Their greatness stems from the inherent quality of the terroir and natural talent of this master, whose concept of vintage approval and strict grape selection rival the great Chateau of Sauternes. Giuseppe puts his wines on the market when he deems them ready, often keeping them in the cellar for decades until the right moment arrives.
Giuseppe produces his Amarone only in exceptional vintages, and when he does it is the benchmark for all Amarone. This collector's wine comes primarily from the indigenous Corvina along with Rondinella, Molinara, and traces of Cabernet, Sangiovese, and Nebbiolo. Following the harvest, grapes are left to dry out naturally. Slavonic oak casks with the ability to hold 7-20 hectolitres are used. The wine is aged a minimum of six or seven years. A truly stunning wine with great potential for long-term aging. Again, 1990, 1995, and 1997 all represent historic vintages in this region.
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Wine: Valpolicella
Producer: Quintarelli
Varietal(s): Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Vineyard(s):
Altitude: 240m
Classification: DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella
First Year:
Case Production: 1,050
More Landmark Wines:
Quintarelli Alzero
Dal Forno Amarone
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