Quintarelli Rosso Ca del Merlo 2018

Quintarelli Rosso Ca del Merlo 2018 is a beautifully layered Veneto red from one of Italy’s most revered names, Giuseppe Quintarelli. Combining native and international grapes, it captures the estate’s unmistakable style: generous, deeply nuanced, and built with remarkable precision.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby color with youthful density. The nose is wonderfully complex, moving from ripe dark berries and cherry to dried herbs, tobacco, spice, and a subtle earthy note that gives the wine real depth. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet finely balanced, with polished tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, savory finish. The blend brings both richness and tension, making the wine feel serious and highly expressive. It has excellent aging potential and should develop additional layers of complexity over the years.

Production
Ca del Merlo comes from vineyard sites in Veneto, where Quintarelli works with meticulous attention to detail and low-yield fruit. The estate is known for a patient, traditional approach, with careful harvesting and vinification designed to preserve concentration, structure, and aromatic purity. The combination of local varieties with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine both regional identity and added backbone.

Food & Serving
This wine is an excellent match for roasted red meats, game, braised dishes, aged cheeses, and rich mushroom-based plates. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about an hour to allow its aromas and structure to open fully.

Producer
Giuseppe Quintarelli is one of the most iconic producers in Valpolicella and the wider Veneto region, celebrated for wines of exceptional craftsmanship and aging capacity. The estate has earned legendary status among collectors for its uncompromising quality and deeply traditional methods, which have helped define some of the finest wines from northern Italy.

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