2012 Giuseppe Quintarelli - Amarone della Valpolicella - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Drink now or cellar for up to 30 years. Decant 1 hour before serving.

The modern history of this exceptional estate dates back to 1924, but its contemporary success owes largely to the work of Giuseppe Quintarelli, who fought to adhere to traditional winemaking methods while his neighbors converted to mass-production techniques. His dedication to quality and attention to detail has given Quintarelli a global reputation for the complex Amarone wines that have aged extensively in Slavonian oak barrels.

Great care is taken in the vineyards, with several passes made through the vines to ensure that the fruit is harvested at optimal ripeness. Their traditional-style Valpolicella wines are made using techniques such as appassimento, a method that dries the grapes on straw mats to concentrate the flavors in the finished wine.

The Quintarelli Classic Amarone is made in an opulent style and is produced only in the best vintages. Widely regarded as the benchmark for the Amarone style, this robust red has been aged in Slavonian oak barrels for seven years. The result is a luxuriously concentrated flavor profile with a full and generous body, soft tannins and a solid structure that will respond well to further aging. The bold flavors of dark fruit make it an excellent choice to drink now with hearty red meat dishes or to keep for several decades.