Valpolicella Quintarelli Magnum 1997
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Valpolicella Quintarelli Magnum 1997
HED06247
150 cl
13.5%
£450.00
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Valpolicella Superiore 1997 from Giuseppe Quintarelli is a red wine from the Valpolicella region of Italy, presented in a 1.5-litre magnum. The 1997 growing season was exceptional, yielding fruit with significant concentration and structural longevity. This bottling offers a profound profile of plum conserve, sandalwood, dried herbs and dark chocolate. The magnum format has ensured an exceptionally slow evolution, preserving a vibrant acidic spine and primary fruit energy alongside emerging tertiary nuances. Following years of maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels, the palate is voluminous and harmonious with a refined tannic core.
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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.
