2015 Quintarelli, Amarone della Valpolicella
WINE AT A GLANCE
Red Wine
Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Sangiovese
16.5% ABV
Big and Powerful
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella
ABOUT THE WINE
Founded in the northern Veronese village of Negrar in 1924, the Quintarelli winery is renowned for making highly sought after hedonistic wines. A family run winery now under the stewardship of the third-generation of the Quintarelli family, they only release their Amarone in truly exceptional years.
TASTING NOTES
A long maceration, followed by a slow fermentation of 45 days, and seven years in oak barrels produce an exceptional wine which is dense and extremely rich without becoming heavy or cloying. On the nose you'll find liqueur cherries, blackberries, forest floor, tobacco, flowers and wood fires. The palate is imposing with powerful and deep raspberry and crushed bitter chocolate, dark red fruit, and a pleasant bitter orange note. A fine mineral and tannin line gives the wine structure.
FOOD PAIRING
Pairs well with mature cheeses, game, braised red meats, roasts and grilled meats.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Drinking well now - and you may be tempted to open it - but this wine will keep for decades if stored properly. Some bottles of Quintarelli Amarone from the 60s still drink exceptionally well to this day. One to decant.
All orders over £130 receive free Standard Delivery or can choose Next Day Delivery for just £2.95.
For orders under £130 delivery prices start from just £3.95, with Next Day Delivery for £9.95.
Free Click & Collect is also available from our Parsons Green shop, subject to stock availability.
Please note, orders must be placed by 2pm on a business day for Next Day Delivery. Orders placed after this cutoff will be processed the next business day.
