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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.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The Quintarelli Giuseppe Cabernet Alzero (packaged in a heavy glass bottle) is a stunning wine that delivers a level of cautious brawn, intensity and fruit weight that sets this wine apart within the portfolio. The blend is 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, and the grapes all undergo a few months of appassimento. I've been asked about possible perception of VA (volatile acidity) that can sometimes appear in wines made with air-dried fruit. As a much-respected Italian colleague once told me, "serve a dare spalla," ("it gives a shoulder to the wine"), and 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.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Cloves, cassis and cocoa powder on the nose. Generous palate with a full body and flavors of curry and chocolate sustained by long, crisp acidity and velvety tannins. Polished, warming finish. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate
The Quintarelli Giuseppe 2016 Cabernet Alzero is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. The two Cabernet grapes see between one and two months of appassimento, and because these varieties do not share the light color and big berry size of the traditional Valpolicella grapes that are usually used in the air-drying process, the Cabernets reach a higher sugar content in a shorter time frame. The winery team has been working to reduce the sweetness you might associate with older vintages of this wine, and indeed, the Alzero has gone from 20 grams per liter of residual sugar in the past to seven grams today (with a powerful 16.5% alcohol content). There is a subtle herbal note with green curry leaf that transitions to jammy blackberry and blackcurrant. This is a wine of broad shoulders, big richness and a generously fleshed-out texture (my sample came from a bottle that had been opened most of the day).
