2018 Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

The 2018 Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is one of the most sought-after expressions of Amarone, combining extraordinary depth, concentration, and elegance. Crafted by one of Valpolicella’s most revered producers, it reflects the traditional style that has made Giuseppe Quintarelli a benchmark name in Italian wine.

Tasting Notes
This Amarone typically shows a deep garnet to ruby color with remarkable intensity in the glass. The nose is layered and complex, offering dried cherries, plum, fig, cocoa, spice, tobacco, leather, and subtle herbal notes, all lifted by the wine’s signature finesse. On the palate, it is rich and powerful yet beautifully composed, with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, persistent finish. Expect flavors of dried dark fruit, licorice, baking spice, and earthy nuance. While already impressive, this is a wine built for long aging and will continue to gain complexity over many years.

Production
Produced in the historic Valpolicella Classico zone of Veneto, Quintarelli’s Amarone comes from carefully selected hillside vineyards where the combination of altitude, exposure, and calcareous soils helps preserve balance and freshness. The grapes are traditionally harvested by hand and laid out for the appassimento process, during which they slowly dry to concentrate flavor and structure before fermentation.

Food & Serving
Best enjoyed with hearty, flavorful dishes such as braised beef, venison, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, or rich mushroom-based preparations. Serve at around 18°C and consider decanting for at least one to two hours to allow the wine to fully open and reveal its aromatic complexity.

Producer
Quintarelli is a legendary family producer in Valpolicella, widely regarded as one of the greatest names in Italian wine. Giuseppe Quintarelli established an iconic reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and traditional winemaking, and the estate continues to be celebrated for producing some of the region’s most collectible and age-worthy wines.

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