Alzero Cabernet Veneto IGT 2016 - Quintarelli

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Quintarelli
Name	Veneto IGT
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon
Gradation	16.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of red fruits, spices, vanilla
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, aging in wood
Region	Veneto
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	At least 12 months
Type of cask	Oak barrels
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 10 years from the harvest
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

L'Alzero Cabernet Veneto IGT 2016, produced by the renowned Quintarelli winery, is a wine of exceptional quality that reflects high-level Italian winemaking art. Made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes grown in the fertile lands of Veneto, this wine showcases a unique winemaking process that includes a long maceration and several years of maturation in barrique barrels.

Visually, the wine presents itself with an almost impenetrable intense red color. On the nose, it stands out for its complex and deep bouquet, rich with notes of ripe red fruits, chocolate, vanilla, and a slight hint of tobacco, resulting from its aging in wood. On the palate, the Alzero Cabernet offers a robust yet harmonious structure, with well-integrated tannins and a long and pleasant persistence that reflects the quality and care in its production.

This wine is ideal for accompanying red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses, and it also wonderfully serves as a meditation wine. A bottle of Alzero Cabernet Veneto IGT 2016 is an excellent choice for connoisseurs seeking a tasting experience of great character and complexity.

The winery

Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Quintarelli – Winery in Veneto (Valpolicella)

Discover the story and wines of Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Quintarelli.

Historic winery in Valpolicella (Veneto) renowned for its Amarone and Recioto: family-run production, traditional approach and use of the appassimento technique.

Region: Veneto (Valpolicella)

Country: Italia

Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Garganega

Renowned for its Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto classico. Traditional use of grape drying and long artisanal practice in the cellar. Conservative quality policy: downgrading certain vintages and wines to maintain standards. Family-run producer with a strong sense of place; iconic names such as "Rosso del Bepi" and "Alzero" among the labels. Highly sought-after wines on the international market.

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Winery history

The winery began as a family enterprise tied to Valpolicella Classica. Giuseppe Quintarelli brought the winery to international recognition thanks to the artisanal care in winemaking and the rigorous selection of grapes. Production has remained family-run over the years, and Bepi’s work is widely cited as the cornerstone of the winery’s reputation.

Production philosophy

Traditional method based on manual grape selection, the appassimento used for styles such as Amarone and Recioto, and a cautious quality policy that, in some cases, leads to downgrading wines when they are not deemed worthy of the top label. Strong focus on tradition and on the territorial character of the wines.

Terroir and vineyards

The winery is rooted in the classic Valpolicella zone, in the Negrar/Verona area, an area known for its indigenous grape varieties and for the appassimento techniques employed in typical local productions.