Lot 259
GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2000 (1) WA 96+
GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2003 (2) WA 92
Lot 259 Details
GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2000 (1)
Veneto.
u. 1 cm
The 2000 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a thing of beauty. This mid-weight, delicate red offers up a gorgeous array of crushed flowers, red berries and sweet spices in an ethereal style. As it sits in the glass the wine acquires concentration and richness. The wine possesses the grace of a ballerina, phenomenal balance and impeccable pedigree. In this vintage the Amarone shows suggestions of slightly newer barrels, and that may be why this is the first non-Riserva Amarone I can recall in at least a few years that doesn’t show the excess volatile acidity that has marred some previous wines. To be sure, this is a super-traditional, cask-aged Amarone, and it may not appeal to all palates, but readers in search of fine old-school Amarone won’t find a better wine among this year’s new releases. In time this score may very well go up...quite a bit. October 2009 WA 96+
GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2003 (2)
Veneto.
u. 2 x bn
Aged in botte grande for six years, the 2003 Valpolicella Classico Superiore shows delicate tones of tiny berry fruit, balsam herb, root beer, dried sage and crushed white pepper. It shows the best of this legendary artisan producer. In the mouth, the wine is nuanced and elegant with a fine and extremely polished feel. Tiny parts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese make their way into the blend. Drink 2014-2022. WA 92