Giuseppe Quintarelli
Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019
| Denomination | DOC Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Aging | 6 years in large Slavonian oak casks |
- Type and style: Dry still red wine, medium-bodied, elegant character and a mineral note
- Indigenous grape varieties: A blend of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes
- Aroma and taste: Notes of morello cherry, raspberry and graphite; palate of red fruits, herbs and oak
- Origin and terroir: Negrar hills at 350 metres, limestone soils and breezes from Lessinia
- Vinification: Manual harvest, 2 months of maceration, 6 years in Slavonian oak
Description
What type of wine it is
Giuseppe Quintarelli's Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a still red wine from the renowned Veneto region. This elegant blend is made from the indigenous Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella grapes, which authentically express the characteristics of the designation of origin. It is a dry, medium-bodied wine with a structured flavour profile, enhanced by significant ageing potential. Its pronounced minerality is paired with hints of small red fruits and wild herbs, the result of careful vinification and a prolonged period in wood.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Valpolicella, more specifically on the lower hills of Negrar, where the vineyards sit at an altitude of approximately three hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The area is characterised by a moderately continental climate, constantly mitigated by fresh breezes from nearby Lessinia. These air currents are essential for lowering nighttime temperatures during the summer months, ensuring an optimal diurnal temperature range for the full aromatic development of the bunches. Completing the environmental setting is a predominantly calcareous soil, capable of instilling a clear and unmistakable mineral character in the final product.
How it is produced
The production cycle begins with a manual harvest, during which the bunches are meticulously selected before undergoing soft pressing. The resulting must then undergoes a long maceration of about two months, combined with spontaneous alcoholic fermentation carried out solely by indigenous yeasts for a period of several days. The vinification process concludes with essential ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for a period of six years. This slow and measured rest allows the wine to reach its full structural maturity and extraordinary depth of flavour.
History and interesting facts
Originating from the historic hills of Negrar, this celebrated wine embodies pure Venetian tradition thanks to the incredible legacy of the Giuseppe Quintarelli winery. The rigorous artisanal approach and minimal intervention enhance the true elegance of the indigenous grape varieties. The estate's dedication involves ageing for six years in oak, creating an unmistakable classic style that stands apart from the typical character of Amarone. Confirming its prestige, the previous vintage earned a remarkable ninety-six points from the authoritative and renowned international magazine Wine Spectator.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 10
| Name | Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Valpolicella DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Giuseppe Quintarelli |
| Story | History and interesting facts Originating from the historic hills of Negrar, this celebrated wine embodies pure Venetian tradition thanks to the incredible legacy of the Giuseppe Quintarelli winery. The rigorous artisanal approach and minimal intervention enhance the true elegance of the indigenous grape varieties. The estate's dedication involves ageing for six years in oak, creating an unmistakable classic style that stands apart from the typical character of Amarone. Confirming its prestige, the previous vintage earned a remarkable ninety-six points from the authoritative and renowned international magazine Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | First hills of Negrar (Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy) |
| Climate | Moderately continental climate with cool breezes coming from Lessinia, which cool the summer nights and favour a wide diurnal temperature range. |
| Soil composition | Predominantly calcareous |
| Fermentation | 7–8 days |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested; soft/light pressing; maceration for approximately 2 months; spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous/native yeasts; ageing for 6 years in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested with careful selection of the bunches in small wooden crates; gentle crushing; maceration for approximately 2 months; spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 7–8 days; ageing for 6 years in large Slavonian oak casks. |
| Aging | 6 years in large Slavonian oak casks |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |