Valpolicella Quintarelli 2007
Valpolicella Quintarelli 2007 is a dry, light-bodied red from Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon (Valpolicella, Italy), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is none. Good with beef stew, venison, cheese board, charcuterie. Listed at £125.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valpolicella, Zeni 2024 Zeni · Veneto | £14.95 | |||
| La Giaretta, Volpare Valpolicella 2023 La Giaretta · Veneto | £14.60 | |||
| L`Arco Vini Arcum Rosso 2022 | £33.00 | |||
| Bardolino Classico, Zeni 2024 Zeni · Veneto | £13.50 |
Valpolicella Quintarelli 2007 is a notable red wine from the Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC in Veneto, Italy, reflecting the meticulous techniques of Giuseppe Quintarelli, a producer renowned for embracing traditional winemaking. This vintage primarily employs indigenous grapes, including Corvina and Rondinella, alongside smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, among others. The wine benefits from a partial drying of the grapes (mini-appassimento) and is aged for five to six years in large Slavonian oak botti, leading to pronounced aromas of red fruit and earthy undertones, with a structured palate that showcases its ageing potential.