The Valpolicella region comprises three main valleys: the Fumane, the Marano and the Negrare. Quintarelli lies in the latter, in the comune of Negrar. Quintarelli has just 11 hectares of vines, whose average age is around 30 years. The soils are limestone and basalt. The aim is to have eight to ten bunches of grapes per vine.
"Amarone della Valpolicella, usually referred to as plain old Amarone, was the saviour of the Valpolicella region. It is one of the most recognisable styles in the world of wine and Quintarelli’s offering ranks among Italy’s top wines. The grapes are 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, with the remaining 15% made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese. Harvested in midSeptember, this is a selection of the grapes used for the Valpolicella. The grapes are taken to the drying room following harvest and immediately placed onto rush matting. It is essential that they are positioned correctly so that the raisining can take place in a complete and natural way.
"
Corvina blend
ABV 16.5%
Drink now / lay down 2018 - 2028
Cork
Dry
Vegan
Region
Venetian Wine
Italy’s Veneto wine region has played a pivotal part in Italy’s wine culture since Roman times, boosted by its strategic location close to Venice and the Adriatic. Today the Veneto is a thriving wine region, responsible for almost a sixth of Italy’s wine production and the source of Italy’s most successful contemporary wine ‘brand’ Pinot Grigio, a light-bodied dry white wine made from vineyards on the plains. Behind Venice, the Conegliano hills are home to Prosecco, the white grape and sparkling white wine style now taking the world by storm.
