2022 Quintarelli Primofiore Rosso

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It is impossible to speak of Giuseppe Quintarelli without superlatives. The name itself stands for so much: the family, the wines, a style, a tradition, a way of doing things. Following Giuseppe's passing, the company has recently been led by his daughter Florence, his son-in-law Giampaolo, and his grandsons Francesco and Lorenzo. Everything from tradition, love, heart, and soul can be found in this magnificent wine, which can be considered one of the best in the world. The vineyards are located in the hills east of Montebaldo, by Lake Garda, near Negrar. Quintarelli wines are a mark of authenticity and the ultimate perfection achieved in reaching the highest quality.

The Primofiore has a stunning nose of berries, cherries, and herbs, with a very inviting aroma. Soft as silk on the palate, this wine is hypnotically complex, with nuances of cherries, olives, herbs, and oak. Full and voluptuous. The Primofiore is a blend of equal parts Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, all of which finish ripening while stored in wooden crates. The Primofiore, or 'first bloom,' is the only red wine where the grapes are not dried. The Ripasso technique is used. Only the Cabernet Franc is sometimes dried to add more character.

Packing information Box
Block Bundle Options No
Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Winery Quintarelli
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Corvinone
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2022
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2032
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content Standard (0.75 ltr)
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 93
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Borrelen, Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De 2023 Quintarelli Primofiore Rosso opent met intense aroma's van rijpe bessen en kersen, aangevuld met olijf- en kruidige tonen en subtiele eik, in de mond zacht als zijde, vol, wulps en hypnotiserend complex door de ripasso-behandeling en de blend van Corvina, Corvinone en Cabernet-soorten. Daardoor past hij uitstekend bij rundvlees, kazen, pasta en pizza: de diepe fruitigheid en rijpe tannines snijden mooi door een medium-rare entrecote of langzaam gestoofd runderstoofvlees, vullen de umami van een tomaten- of vleessaus bij tagliatelle en harmoniseren met krachtige, gerijpte kazen zoals Parmigiano of Pecorino; probeer hem ook bij een houtovenpizza met salami of gebakken paddenstoelen voor maximale smaakcombinatie.

Parker

93

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.

De 2023 Quintarelli Primofiore Rosso opent met intense aroma's van rijpe bessen en kersen, aangevuld met olijf- en kruidige tonen en subtiele eik, in de mond zacht als zijde, vol, wulps en hypnotiserend complex door de ripasso-behandeling en de blend van Corvina, Corvinone en Cabernet-soorten. Daardoor past hij uitstekend bij rundvlees, kazen, pasta en pizza: de diepe fruitigheid en rijpe tannines snijden mooi door een medium-rare entrecote of langzaam gestoofd runderstoofvlees, vullen de umami van een tomaten- of vleessaus bij tagliatelle en harmoniseren met krachtige, gerijpte kazen zoals Parmigiano of Pecorino; probeer hem ook bij een houtovenpizza met salami of gebakken paddenstoelen voor maximale smaakcombinatie.

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