2015 Quintarelli Veneto Alzero Cabernet
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (16%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2045 |
Description
This wine was first produced in 1983. The Cabernet Alzero 2008 is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with 20% Merlot. These are the first grapes picked in September. After harvest, the grapes undergo two or three months of appassimento and up to nine years of aging in large oak barrels. The winemaking process used for Quintarelli Alzero is indeed identical to that of Amarone, but this wine retains a more international identity thanks to the grape varieties used. Dark plums, blackberries and raisins mingle with spices, tar and tobacco. A maximum of 3000 bottles are made of this annually. This vintage registers an alcohol content of 16.5% and again there is plenty of textural fiber and richness to support and cushion that warmth.
In the years leading up to 'Bepi' Giuseppe Quintarelli's death in 2012 due to Parkinson's disease, there was a lot of confusion about the fortunes of this absolute top winery. Giuseppe Quintarelli had been ill for a long time, but his relatives (four daughters and a lot of grandchildren) started a new chapter more than a year after his death. Quintarelli's heirs Francesco and Lorenzo (both grandsons) now run the management together with Giampaolo (son-in-law) and continue the focus on delivering only top quality.
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.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Winery | Quintarelli |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 16 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Wijnhuis
The shy and calm elderly man, Giuseppe Quintarelli, is THE frame of reference for winemakers from the Valpolicella. Born and raised in Cerè, he has been running the family business since 1954, which dates back to 1924. For the last 10 years, he has been assisted by his cousin Marco. This house presents very traditionally made wines, with those ever so recognizable, unique handwritten labels. Its red wines age for an unprecedented length (6 to 7 years) in barrels of Slovenian oak, except for the cuvee 'Alzero', which undergoes aging on barriques. Our traditional flavors and methods must be cherished and not forgotten. Above all, we cannot force nature. We need to keep calm, be patient, use the right techniques and have a lot of passion. " These words symbolize the philosophy of the most famous Veneto producer. Quintarelli wines are very complex and are without doubt one of the greatest wines in all of Italy. Icon wines that without any marketing have made it to the most sought after wines in the world, the ultimate 'wanna haves' for collectors, on wine lists in the best restaurants even rare, almost mythical in reputation.
In the years leading up to 'Bepi' Giuseppe Quintarelli's death in 2012 from Parkinson's disease, there was much confusion about the ups and downs of this absolute top wine house. Giuseppe Quintarelli had been ill for a long time, but his relatives (four daughters and a lot of grandchildren) started a new chapter more than a year after his death. Quintarelli's heirs Francesco and Lorenzo (both grandsons) now manage together with Giampaolo (son-in-law) and continue to focus on providing only top quality. The 2006 Amarone was only released in late 2015 and is among the very best Amarone's available.