Primofiore Quintarelli 2011
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Primofiore Quintarelli 2011
HED60859
75 cl
14%
£70.00
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Primofiore Quintarelli 2011 is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Veneto. This bottling represents the entry-level red from the legendary Quintarelli estate, though it undergoes a rigorous selection process similar to the Amarone. The 2011 fruit was partially dried for several months before fermentation to concentrate flavours and sugars. Maturation occurred in large Slavonian oak barrels for several years, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. It shows notes of dried cherries, tobacco and leather with a plush, velvety texture.
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Quintarelli Giuseppe
The Godfather of Veneto
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.
