{"product_id":"quintarelli-valpolicella-classico-superiore-2018","title":"Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eValpolicella Classico Superiore by Quintarelli is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of the Veronese territory. This blend is created from the union of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes. In the glass, it displays a garnet colour, while on the nose it offers notes of morello cherry, ripe raspberry, wood smoke and graphite. On the palate, it is dry and \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of small red fruits, wild herbs and oak. The \u003cstrong\u003epersistent minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanies the tasting towards an elegant finish, ensuring excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the first hills of Negrar, in the Valpolicella area, where the vineyards grow at around three hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The \u003cstrong\u003emoderately continental climate\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from the cool breezes coming from Lessinia, which are essential for mitigating night-time temperatures during the summer and encouraging a marked temperature range, crucial for the aromatic ripening of the grapes. The \u003cstrong\u003epredominantly calcareous soil\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a pronounced gustatory definition and a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct territorial profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, during which the bunches are meticulously selected. After gentle pressing, the must undergoes maceration for about two months and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ageing lasts six years and takes place in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This slow maturation in wood shapes the structure of the wine, integrating its flavours and ensuring a fascinating and lasting depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the hills of Negrar, at an altitude of 350 metres, this wine embodies the essence of Venetian tradition. The historic Giuseppe Quintarelli winery produces the \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Classico Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e with an artisanal approach, involving six years of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Awarded 96 points by Wine Spectator, the 2018 vintage shines for its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eclassic and pure style\u003c\/strong\u003e that sets it apart from the typical Amarone character, able to enhance the natural elegance of the native Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grape varieties with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giuseppe Quintarelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45301016887467,"sku":"57481","price":91.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/quintarelli-valpolicella-classico-superiore-2018_57481_1_3b055f41-1a15-44db-839f-13c93902efaf.webp?v=1773774705","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/quintarelli-valpolicella-classico-superiore-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}