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2018 Quintarelli Primofiore Rosso
Type | Red |
Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Corvina |
Country/Region | Italy, Veneto |
Vintage | 2018 |
Alcohol | 14.5% |
It is impossible to speak of Giuseppe Quintarelli without superlatives. The name itself stands for so much: the family, the wines, a style, a tradition, a way of doing things. After the death of Giuseppe, the company has recently been led by his daughter Florence, his son-in-law Giampaolo and his grandsons Francesco and Lorenzo. Everything from tradition, love, heart and soul can be found in this great wine, which can be called one of the best in the world. The vineyards are located in the hills east of Montebaldo, near Lake Garda, near Negrar. Quintarelli's wines are a stamp of authenticity and the ultimate perfection to achieve the best quality.
The Primofiore has a crushing nose with berries, cherries, spices with a very inviting nose. Smooth as silk on the palate, this wine is hypnotically complex, with nuances of cherry, olive, spice and oak. Full and voluptuous. The Primofiore is a blend of equal parts Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, all of which finish maturing while being stored in wooden boxes. The Primofiore or first bloom is the only red wine in which the grapes are not dried. The ripasso technique is used. Only the Cabernet Franc is sometimes dried to add more character.