Valpolicella Quintarelli 2008
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Valpolicella Quintarelli 2008
HED56042
75 cl
15%
£110.00
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Valpolicella Quintarelli 2008 is crafted by the esteemed Giuseppe Quintarelli, a family-owned estate renowned for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques in the Veneto region. This vintage is predominantly a blend of indigenous grapes, including Corvina and Rondinella, with a method that may involve slight drying of select grapes to intensify flavour. The wine undergoes an extended ageing process of five years in large Slavonian oak barrels. Expect a structured palate featuring dark fruit notes, structural tannins, and a complex finish that reflects the vineyard`s distinct terroir. Quintarelli’s approach illustrates a dedication to preserving regional authenticity.
92
Vinous
Quintarelli’s 2008 Valpolicella shows the mid-weight, gracious style of this cool year. Sweet tobacco, dark cherry, herbs and mocha are all given an extra kick of acidity. About half of the fruit was air-dried for two months. The estate’s decision to release a wine with a good bit of age gives consumers a terrific opportunity to purchase a current release that also offers a good bit of aromatic and flavor complexity. I imagine the wine’s lively acidity will allow it to hold for a number of years, although I do not expect the wine will improve materially.
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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.
