Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Giuseppe Quintarelli 2015
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0.375L
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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Giuseppe Quintarelli 2015
About the Producer Giuseppe Quintarelli
Giuseppe Quintarelli is considered to be quite simply a legend of Italian viticulture, notably of Amarone, a globally-renowned Venetian wine. He unfortunately passed away in 2012, having spent many years managing his 12-hectare domain in the northern hills of Verona at the heart of the Valpolicella appellation. A perfectionist, this wine maker made a name for himself with his Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and his Recioto, selling his cuvées only after many years of ageing. Giuseppe's daughter Fiorenza took up the domain with her husband and two children, Francesco and Lorenzo, and a team of four works at the domain throughout the year.
The viticulture at the domain is traditional, inspired by ancestral practices. The vines are treated only when necessary (when it rains, for example), and no herbicides are used. The yields are kept to a minimum with rigorous pruning and green harvests. The grapes are picked by hand before being dried for 4 months (when destined to become Amarone). The winery has been modernised to improve the quality of the wine even further. An exceptional domain.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 half-bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 15 %
Region: Italy - Veneto
Appellation: Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Classification: DOCG
Owner: Giuseppe Quintarelli
Vintage: 2015
Colour: red
Service temperature: 15°
Size (in ha): 11 hectares
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: candied fruit
Tasting occasion: wine to sip