Red2013
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Giuseppe Quintarelli 路 Veneto, Italy
94
Aggregate Score
Based on 3 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
馃弲Parker 95+
Critic Scores
Decanter (2013)94
Wine Enthusiast (2013)91
Vivino (2013)4.8/5
Tasting Notes
Dense and luxurious with dried fig, chocolate, espresso, and balsamic. Full-bodied and concentrated with incredible richness and a bittersweet finish.
Our Review
Quintarelli is the undisputed king of Amarone. This wine, made from dried grapes using methods unchanged for generations, is a monument to traditional Italian winemaking at its absolute finest.
Food Pairings
Aged cheesesBraised meatsDark chocolateAfter dinner
Serving Temperature
18-20掳C
Aging Potential
15-30 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Giuseppe Quintarelli
- Region
- Veneto
- Sub-Region
- Valpolicella
- Country
- Italy
- Grape
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
- Appellation
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Price
- $350
- Price Range
- Ultra-Premium
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