COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Giuseppe Quintarelli
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2017 hails from the Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC in the Veneto region of Italy. Produced by the esteemed Giuseppe Quintarelli winery, the wine's distinctiveness stems from its unique winemaking approach, which includes the partial drying of grapes. This technique contributes to its notable depth and concentration. The Quintarelli estate, established in 1924, has a rich family history, with Giuseppe 'Bepi' Quintarelli being instrumental in its rise to international recognition through his dedication to traditional practices. The vineyards are situated in the hills north of Verona, a region known for its quality wine production.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€400
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate was founded in 1924.
Fact 02
Giuseppe Quintarelli is often called the 'Maestro del Veneto'.
Fact 03
Vineyards are cultivated using the traditional Pergola Veronese system.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes a partial drying of grapes before fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2017 involves a meticulous process. Grapes undergo rigorous selection and are partially dried before fermentation, a technique that influences the wine's concentration. Alcoholic fermentation lasts about seven to eight days after a three to four-day maceration period. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for several years, often five to seven, in large Slavonian oak barrels. The vineyards are managed using traditional Pergola Veronese and Guyot systems, with a focus on deliberately low yields and sustainable viticulture. Harvest typically begins in mid-September.
