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

The modern history of this exceptional estate dates back to 1924, but its contemporary success is largely due to the work of Giuseppe Quintarelli, who fought to follow traditional winemaking methods while his neighbors switched 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 fruit is picked at optimal ripeness. Their traditional-style Valpolicella wines are produced with techniques such as appassimento, a method that dries the grapes on straw mats to concentrate flavors in the finished wine.

Quintarelli's 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 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 a great choice to drink now with hearty red-meat dishes or to keep for several decades.