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Giuseppe Quintarelli Alzero Cabernet Veneto IGT is a captivating wine that continues the bold, aromatic tradition of Amarone. On the nose, it reveals intriguing notes of camphor, woodlands, and liqueur cherries, with the rich essence of tobacco taking center stage. This complexity is beautifully supported by spicy, leafy undertones, creating a multi-layered sensory experience. The wine’s deep flavors make it a perfect match for hearty dishes like roasted meats, aged cheeses, or rich stews, elevating any meal into something extraordinary. Whether you're savoring it on its own or pairing it with food, this wine promises an unforgettable journey.
Giuseppe Quintarelli Description
Alzero is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Merlot made in the Amarone style. After careful selection during harvest at the end of August and beginning of September, the grapes (picked before most of the others) sit in wooden boxes or on rush mats. Dried grapes are pressed in mid-December, and after 20 days of maceration, alcoholic fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, lasting approximately 50 days. The wine is then aged in French barrels for two or three years and racked into Slavonian oak barrels for four more years. During this aging process, additional alcoholic fermentations take place. Vintage after vintage, the Alzero remains one of the most unique wines in Italy.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The blend is 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, and the grapes all undergo a few months of appassimento. I can't help but admire the beautifully lifted and upright quality of the bouquet that appears especially radiant and buoyant in this wine. The magic, whatever it is, works.
