Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010

The Valpolicella Quintarelli Valpolicella is not comparable to other programs on the market. This wine is with such dedication, passion, attention and above all made time that any comparison with other wines from the region falls short. The grapes are gently pressed directly after harvesting. After 3 to 4 days, the must undergoes the first fermentation with native yeasts. The wine develops very slowly and then in February to undergo alcoholic fermentation on the lees of the Amarone, the ripasso process. After several days, the wine turns into big Slavonian oak barrels ( "botti") to ripen here as around seven years. After bottling, the bottles remain for some time in the cellars of the company to be followed by the market. Valpolicella Classico Superiore shows delicate notes of small berries, Mediterranean herbs, dried sage and white pepper. On the palate, the wine is balanced and elegant with a fine and highly polished feel. This is the top among the Valpolicella of this legendary craft producer. Drink from 2018 at the earliest but can safely be reserved even 10+ years (but that is a shame !!).

Color of moderate intensity garnet, the nose they feel notes of cedar, wood smoke, graphite along with cherry and ripe raspberry. The palate is dry and medium bodied, with notes of cherries, raspberries, plums, wild herbs and oak.