Quintarelli Giuseppe Vendemmia Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2014

A Venetian wine with an alluring complexity and balance

The estate

The history of the Giuseppe Quintarelli estate began in 1924 with Silvio Quintarelli.  In the 1950s, his youngest son Giuseppe took over the management of the estate with the ambition of making great Veneto wines.

A perfectionist and visionary, Giuseppe Quintarelli is known for his rare wines, which are vinified using the traditional technique of drying the grapes on racks (appassimento) and then ageing for many years.

The vineyard

Located in the north of Italy, in the heart of the Valpolicella region, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Estate oversees a 12-hectare vineyard that produces great Veneto wines.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvest, the grapes were carefully sorted and placed in wooden crates to begin the passerillage (appassimento) phase. The noble rot appears naturally between the end of November and the beginning of December until January, after which the grapes were pressed. Maceration for approximately 20 days before the start of alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine was aged in Slavonian oak barrels for seven years.

Blend

Corvina and Corvinone (55%)
Rondinella (30%)
Cabernet, Nebbiolo, Croatine and Sangiovese (15%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Vendemmia Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2015 from Giuseppe Quintarelli

Tasting

Colour
The wine is of dark ruby red colour.

Nose
A spicy aroma emerges on the nose, with notes of black cherry and tar.

Palate
The palate is intense, elegant and with tannins.

Country	Italy
Area	Veneto
Appellation	Veneto
Color	Red
Grape varieties	Corvina/Corvinone/Rondinella/Cabernet Sauvignon/Nebbiolo/Croatina/Sangiovese
Alcohol	15
Wine certification	IGT
In-Stock	Available
Allergens	Contains sulphites

Rating

Vinous - A. Galloni
93/100