Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG - 2007 - Giuseppe Quintarelli - 0,75L

An Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 from Giuseppe Quintarelli, embodying the excellence and winemaking tradition of Veneto.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
• Grape Varieties: 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Sangiovese
• Vintage: 2007
• Certification: Not specified
• Terroir: Vines averaging 30 years old, planted on soils composed of limestone and basalt
• Vinification & Ageing: Grapes dried for several months before slow fermentation. The wine is then aged for seven years in large Slavonian oak casks
• Alcohol: 16.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with garnet highlights
• Nose: Complex aromas of black cherry, prune, sweet spices, leather, tobacco, and smoky notes
• Palate: Powerful and structured, with silky tannins, flavors of ripe fruit, cocoa, licorice, and a mineral touch
• Finish: Long and persistent, marked by a beautiful harmony between acidity and aromatic richness

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩: Game in sauce
• 🍖: Braised meats
• 🧀: Aged cheeses

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This wine can be enjoyed now to appreciate its richness but has ageing potential until 2040, allowing the aromas to further develop.

🏰 About the Estate

Giuseppe Quintarelli estate, located in the Veneto region, is recognized as one of the most prestigious Amarone producers. Founded in the early 20th century, it is renowned for its respect for tradition and commitment to the exceptional quality of its wines.