COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Giuseppe Quintarelli
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 is a celebrated Italian red wine from the Veneto region. The Quintarelli family, with a long history of winemaking, is dedicated to traditional practices, with Giuseppe Quintarelli himself holding a revered status as the 'Maestro del Veneto.' The wine's distinctiveness lies in its adherence to the ancient 'appassimento' method of drying grapes, a labor-intensive process that concentrates the fruit's essence. The 2017 vintage benefited from hot and dry conditions, further enhancing the grapes' concentration. The Valpolicella Classico region, with its specific terroir, is crucial to the development of this wine's character.
ALCOHOL
16.5%
AVG. PRICE
€420
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for months, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
The wine ages for seven years in oak barrels.
Fact 03
Quintarelli's Amarone is produced in very limited quantities.
Fact 04
Known as the 'Maestro del Veneto'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico begins with the careful selection of grapes from vines averaging 30 years old. The primary technique is 'appassimento,' where selected grapes are dried for an extended period, concentrating their sugars and flavors. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts over approximately 45 days after a 20-day maceration period. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for seven years in Slavonian oak barrels, during which alcoholic fermentation continues. This extended maturation period is a hallmark of the estate's approach.
