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2015 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva

2015 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva

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Review Date: 12/2024

Made primarily with a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, the Quintarelli Giuseppe 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva has been in bottle since November 2023 (and was released at the end of 2024). This is a wine of impact and intensity, with the textural heft and richness to match. This warm and sunny vintage delivers aromas of dried plum, sweet cigar, spice and brandied cherry. In terms of structure, the wine remains quite firm and compact, and this bodes especially well for its future bottle evolution. The alcohol content is recorded at 16.5%, and the 2015 vintage carries three to four grams per liter of residual sugar that adds a lasting sense of volume and depth to the finish.

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Review Date: 08/2025
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This wine receives special production status only during exceptional grape harvests before spending ten years in barrel before release. Powerful, poised, and profound.

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Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2015 is an extraordinary wine from one of Italy's most legendary producers, representing the pinnacle of Amarone craftsmanship. Produced only in exceptional vintages, the Riserva is a testament to the dedication and meticulous winemaking practices of the Quintarelli family. Crafted from the finest parcels of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and other traditional varieties, this Amarone undergoes an extensive appassimento process, in which the grapes are dried for several months to concentrate their flavors before fermentation. The wine is then aged for an extended period in large Slavonian oak barrels, allowing it to develop remarkable depth, complexity, and elegance. The 2015 vintage reveals an intensely aromatic bouquet of dried cherries, blackberries, and dark plums, layered with notes of figs, raisins, and dark chocolate. There are also complex aromas of tobacco, leather, and licorice, along with hints of sweet spices such as cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. On the palate, this Amarone is full-bodied and opulent, with a velvety texture and firm yet refined tannins. The bright acidity brings freshness, balancing the richness of the concentrated fruit flavors. Layers of dark fruit, cocoa, espresso, and a touch of balsamic unfold gracefully, leading to an exceptionally long and elegant finish, marked by both power and finesse.

Product Details

Origin: Veneto, Italy

Type/Varietal: Other Red Wines

SKU: #1794310