2014 Quintarelli Rosso Ca' del Merlo

The successors to 'Bepi' Guiseppe, who died in 2012. guarantee the same authenticity in the present and future. All traditions, are carried on with heart and soul by Giuseppe's daughter Fiorenza, son-in-law Giampaolo, and his grandsons Francesco and Lorenzo, all of whom keep a close eye on the family legacy. The many picking passes through the vineyards ultimately produce a large number of wines, often using the appassimento technique in which the grapes are dried on wicker mats before being pressed and made into wine. From the delicious and seductive Bianco Secco to the reference Valpolicella, to the Rosso del Bepi, the Amarone's produced according to the quality of the harvest, to the rare Alzero.

The Quintarelli Giuseppe Ca' del Merlo has the characteristic elegance of Quintarelli. The wine comes from a single vineyard. The wine is a blend of Corvina & Corvinone supplemented with 30% Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina and a touch of Sangiovese

Half of the grapes are crushed immediately after harvest, the other half are left to dry for 2 months according to the appasimento method. After several days of maceration, primary fermentation begins with native yeasts. In early spring, the parts are blended and fermentation is restarted on the remaining skins of the Amarone wines (ripasso). The maturation of the wine in large barrels ('botti') of Slovenian oak takes a particularly long time here, around seven years. The wine is only made in the top years. This 2014 only became available at the end of 2021. Full, generous and firm in the aftertaste. Minerality and blueberry is supported by a nice touch of acidity and integrated cherry.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Collect in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.