Alzero Quintarelli 2000
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Alzero Quintarelli 2000
HED25622
75 cl
15%
£600.00
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Alzero is one of the most sought-after wines from Quintarelli, made from Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Merlot (20%). On the nose, there are plenty of dark fruits, plums, cherries, blackcurrants, cedarwood, oak and some green herbs. The palate is powerful but elegant, with more dark fruits, some oak and fresh herbs. Round and polished finish.
88
Vinous
Dark ruby. Overripe aromas of cassis, black cherries macerated in alcohol, raisins, mocha, underbrush, and brown spices on the explosive nose. Then very dense, creamy and almost sweet, with decadent flavors similar to the aromas. Finishes with good length and slightly edgy tannins, but could use more refinement for all its upfront, chunky ripe fruit appeal. This is not a style of wine I enjoy, as I found its low acidity, overripe fruit and high alcohol fatiguing. But those who favor opulent, fleshy wines will like it a lot more.Ian d'Agata1st March 2012
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The Quintarelli estate in the northern Veronese village of Negrar dates back to 1924 and was founded by Bepe’s father, Silvio. Bepe himself took over in the 1950s, orchestrating a quality revolution through his meticulous work in the vineyard and his uncompromising practices in the cellar. The result was wines of such hedonistic deliciousness that they became some of the most sought-after in Italy; those made before Bepe’s death in 2012 especially so.At the still family-run estate, Bepe’s legacy continues through his daughter, Fiorenza, along with her husband, Giampaolo, and their children. The core range of wines are those made in the appassimiento style (ie, with partially sun-dried grapes): the Valpolicella Superiore, Amarone, Rosso del Bepi (essentially an Amarone, but released instead of the Amarone in ‘lesser’ vintages) and Recioto. The Amarone, only released in exceptional years, is matured for fully seven years in old Slavonian oak before release. An Amarone Riserva sees 10 years.
