{"product_id":"quintarelli-cabernet-alzero-2017","title":"Quintarelli Cabernet Alzero 2017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlzero by Quintarelli is an extraordinary structured red wine from Veneto, made from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Its aromatic profile is complex and deep, characterised by notes of dried fruit, cocoa and vanilla. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003epowerful and persistent\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of jam and very ripe fruit. Its impressive texture makes it ideal for pairing with refined dishes such as truffle pasta, stews, \u003cstrong\u003egame and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is recommended to decant it for at least an hour before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the hills of Negrar, at an altitude of about three hundred and fifty metres. The vineyards, facing west, grow on \u003cstrong\u003ebasaltic limestone soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key element for the structural complexity of the fruit. The management of the rows follows criteria of sustainability and respect for the environment. The name of the wine is a tribute to a small plot near the estate, once neglected and later enhanced. The unique microclimate of this area ensures the \u003cstrong\u003eselected grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e have exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the harvest between late August and early September, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003erapid drying\u003c\/strong\u003e in the drying room, where the bunches rest in wooden crates and on racks. Pressing takes place at the end of December, followed by about twenty days of maceration, which introduces the slow fermentation carried out by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, lasting about fifty days. The wine then matures for thirty months in various French oak barrels, finishing its ageing with a further thirty months in a \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak cask\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlzero IGT Veneto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true masterpiece from the prestigious Giuseppe Quintarelli winery. It originates from a vineyard located on calcareous and basaltic soils in Negrar, once neglected and now a symbol of absolute excellence. The fine Cabernet and Merlot grapes, grown at an altitude of 350 metres, undergo meticulous \u003cstrong\u003edrying in the fruit loft\u003c\/strong\u003e before a slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts. This red wine, awarded 97 points by Vinous, matures with a \u003cstrong\u003esixty-month ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in French barriques and Slavonian oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giuseppe Quintarelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45741238190251,"sku":"58763","price":353.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/quintarelli-cabernet-alzero-2017_58763_1_1811ea70-7dce-4927-97e4-e26d85ace030.webp?v=1773787428","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/quintarelli-cabernet-alzero-2017","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}