Forest floor, crushed hazelnuts, melted chocolate, Christmas cake and earth provide a savory backdrop for the juicy red and blue fruits in this silky, enveloping ’07 Amarone. While the product of a ripe vintage, this wine still needs some time to come into its own; its exquisite structure provides a compelling framework for aging, and as opulent as this wine is, a deep core of minerality and some sprightly acidity keep it supple. This collector's wine is the benchmark for all Amarone, composed primarily of the indigenous Corvina blended with Rondinella and traces of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Sangiovese, and it ages for years in large botti before release. Replete with myriad layers and endless flavors, Quintarelli’s Amarone demands to be contemplated rather than merely consumed. Always rich, opulent, sensuous and extraordinary, every vintage of this wine is a thing of beauty.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Veneto
- Sub Region: Amarone della 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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