Alzero Quintarelli 2012
Alzero Quintarelli 2012 is a dry, very 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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Alzero Quintarelli 2012 is a legendary Cabernet-based wine from the Valpolicella region, crafted using the traditional appassimento method usually reserved for Amarone. A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the grapes are dried for several months to concentrate sugars and aromatics before a slow fermentation. The 2012 vintage presents a decadent profile of chocolate-covered cherries, tobacco, and dried figs, supported by a massive yet refined structure. Ageing for several years in large Slavonian oak barrels ensures that the wine’s incredible power is tempered by elegance.