Amarone Classico Quintarelli 1985
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Amarone Classico Quintarelli 1985
HED65240
75 cl
15%
£1,500.00
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Amarone Classico 1985 is a mature Corvina-dominant blend from the late Giuseppe Quintarelli, produced in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone. This historic release preceded the establishment of the DOCG, but it embodies the highest tier of artisanal production with its four-month appassimento period and seven years of ageing in large Slavonian botti. The blend includes 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds a structural backbone rarely found in traditional Amarone. This legendary vintage provides a profile of dried cherries, bitter chocolate and liquorice, supported by a remarkable freshness that has preserved its vibrancy for decades.
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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.
