Amarone Classico Quintarelli 1985
Amarone Classico Quintarelli 1985 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon (Valpolicella, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with chocolate, beef stew, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £1500.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarone Selezione Giuseppe Quintarelli 2000 Quintarelli Giuseppe · Veneto | £1400.00 | |||
| Amarone Classico Quintarelli 1990 Quintarelli Giuseppe · Veneto | £1000.00 | |||
| Amarone Classico Quintarelli Magnum 2018 Quintarelli Giuseppe · Veneto | £650.00 | |||
| Amarone Dal Forno (Damaged Label) 1996 | £500.00 |
Amarone Classico 1985 is a mature Corvina-dominant blend from the late Giuseppe Quintarelli, produced in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone. This historic release preceded the establishment of the DOCG, but it embodies the highest tier of artisanal production with its four-month appassimento period and seven years of ageing in large Slavonian botti. The blend includes 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds a structural backbone rarely found in traditional Amarone. This legendary vintage provides a profile of dried cherries, bitter chocolate and liquorice, supported by a remarkable freshness that has preserved its vibrancy for decades.