Alzero Quintarelli 2011
Alzero Quintarelli 2011 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Valpolicella, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Listed at £335.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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From the iconic Giuseppe Quintarelli estate comes the unusual cult wine, Alzero. From the incredibly warm 2011 vintage, it is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, produced with grapes that are dried on straw mats before fermentation to concentrate and intensity the flavour. It is an incredibly rich, complex and ageworthy wine yet always exhibits remarkable balance and finesse.