Alzero IGT - Quintarelli Red Cabernet

Origin: Negrar, Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Color: Deep ruby red with garnet hues, testifying to the wine's long maturation and complexity.

Nose: Intense and layered, with a bouquet that opens with notes of ripe red fruit such as cherry and blackberry, enriched by hints of aromatic herbs, tobacco, dark chocolate, and a balsamic nuance that adds freshness.

Palate: Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with a significant yet well-integrated tannic structure. The flavors are full and complex, offering a fusion of dark fruit, sweet spices, and cocoa, with a long, persistent finish characterized by a light note of bitter herbs that provides balance.

Alcohol content: 16.5%

Serving temperature: 18-20° C

Pairings: This Cabernet is ideal with substantial dishes such as meat roasts, game, braised meats, aged cheeses, and truffle-based dishes. It also pairs perfectly with traditional Venetian dishes such as Amarone-braised beef or savory aged cheeses.

Terroir: The grapes are grown on the hills of Valpolicella, in clay-limestone soils that impart minerality and depth to the wine. The vines, carefully cultivated, benefit from a unique microclimate that alternates warm days with cool nights, promoting slow grape ripening and high aromatic concentration.

Vinification: After manual harvesting, the grapes are dried for several months to concentrate sugars and aromas. This is followed by a long fermentation in oak barrels and at least seven years of aging before bottling, which gives the wine its unique complexity and structure.

Description: The 2016 Alzero IGT is a masterpiece from the historic Giuseppe Quintarelli winery, considered one of the pinnacles of Italian winemaking. It represents the height of Valpolicella's tradition and oenological knowledge, with a vinification process that creates an intense, structured wine capable of aging magnificently for decades. Thanks to the *appassimento* (drying) technique, the wine develops complex aromas and velvety tannins that make it ideal for an unforgettable tasting experience.

Classification: IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)

Type: Red Wine

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and ratings: The 2016 vintage of Giuseppe Quintarelli's Alzero IGT has received significant recognition from international wine critics. Notably, James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 92/100, highlighting its complexity and structure. Furthermore, Gambero Rosso awarded the 2016 Alzero the prestigious "Tre Bicchieri" recognition, confirming the excellence of this label. These scores reflect the high quality and uniqueness of the wine, the result of the dedication and mastery of the Quintarelli winery.

Philosophy: Integrated Production (respectful of the environment and tradition, using natural and sustainable methods)

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