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Quintarelli opted against making his Amarone in 2002, choosing to declassify it and bottle his Rosso del Bepi instead. He did, however, make his single-vineyard Ca’del Merlo Valpolicella, and that makes it all the more special. At turns sweet, at turns savory, this ’02 is a subtle rollercoaster of a wine, one that moves you from brambly fruit to cherry cordial to earthy dark notes to spice in one sinuous, graceful move. A wine to be savored, and cellared, this ’02 is drinking into the next decade, very likely longer.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Venteo
- Subregion: Valpolicella
Known as "the Master of the Veneto," Quintarelli makes some of the world’s most sought-after wines, and their releases always create commensurate fervor. Quintarelli’s limited production Amarones, Reciotos, and Valpolicellas are the benchmark for excellence. Their greatness stems from the inherent quality of the terroir and the natural talent of this master, whose concept of vintage standards and strict grape selection rivals the great Chateau of Sauternes. Quintarelli puts his wines on the market when he deems them ready, sometimes cellaring them for decades until the right moment arrives. True thinking wines that slow the pace and teach the drinker to be silent, Quintarelli’s wines are unlike any other in the world.
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