2020 Quintarelli Bianco Secco Magnum
Type of Wine | White |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Winery | Quintarelli |
Year | 2020 |
Grape | Chardonnay Garganega Sauvignon Blanc Trebbiano |
Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13.5%) |
Drink window | 2022 - 2027 |
What can we say about the wines of (Giuseppe) Quintarelli. The godfather of the Veneto wines and famous for the Amarone. Not so much at all. This is just the top and after the death of Giuseppe this has become very scarce. This dry mineral white wine is fruity with notes of pear. citrus, lilies. and hazelnuts. Strong attack with a nice bitterness in the finish. Long finish. Version is a 1.5 liter magnum bottle.
The shy and quiet aging 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. His red wines age for an unprecedented long (6 to 7 years) in Slovenian oak barrels, except for the cuvée 'Alzero', which undergoes aging in barriques.
'Our traditional flavors and methods should be cherished and not forgotten. But above all, we cannot force nature. We have to keep calm, be patient, use the right techniques and have a lot of passion.' These words symbolize the philosophy of the most famous producer of the Veneto.
Quintarelli's wines (together with Dal Forno and the rising Star Garbole ) are particularly complex and are without a doubt among the greatest wines in all of Italy. Icon wines that without any form of marketing have become the most sought after wines in the world, the ultimate 'wanna haves' for collectors, even rare on wine lists in the best restaurants, almost mythical in reputation.
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.
Type of Wine | White |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Winery | Quintarelli |
Grape | Chardonnay, Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Year | 2020 |
Drinking as of | 2022 |
Drinking till | 2027 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 1.5 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Floral, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Tense, White fruit |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
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