Red Wine: 1998 | Giuseppe Quintarelli | Ca del Merlo

This vintage presents a deep, dark ruby color and an aromatic bouquet of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, enriched by complex notes of leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate.

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Producer: Giuseppe Quintarelli

Vintage: 1998

Size: 750ml

ABV: 15%

Varietal: Valpolicella Blend

Country/Region: Italy, Veneto

This vintage presents a deep, dark ruby color and an aromatic bouquet of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, enriched by complex notes of leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied, velvety texture with well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity, showcasing layers of dark fruit, spice, and a touch of earthy minerality. The finish is long and sophisticated, with lingering impressions of espresso and a subtle, elegant oak influence.

Producer Information

Giuseppe Quintarelli is an Italian wine estate located in the hills north of Verona in the heart of the Valpolicella appellation. It is regarded by many as the greatest of all Amarone producers, and is known for its traditional deep, complex wines packaged with distinctive handwritten labels. The great man Quintarelli himself, known as il Maestro del Veneto, died in 2012 aged 84 but the winery remains family-owned and managed. The Amarone wines, the Recioto, and the Valpolicella Classico Superiore all have a similar blend of around 55 percent Corvina and Corvinone, 30 percent Rondinella, with the remaining 15 percent comprising of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese. The various wines are drawn from the across the entire vineyard, and require multiple passes at harvest time. Quintarelli also produces an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva, which is selected from the very best barrels of the generic Amarone, as well as a very rare ‘Selezione Giuseppe Quintarelli’ from a particularly extraordinary barrel. Quintarelli’s Amarones are only released in excellent vintages; in average years the wine is released as Rosso del Bepi Veneto IGT.