Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Quintarelli Giuseppe |
|---|---|
Grapes | Sangiovese, Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Region | Valpolicella Classico |
Wine style | Italian Valpolicella Red |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | On the nose and palate generous blackberry, raspberry and plum fruits complemented beautifully by a generous melange of spices, those including cloves, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg and juniper. It culminates in a long finish. |
The red wines of Valpolicella have a lot to offer for anyone who is a fan of rich, fruit-filled wines. The baked cherry, plum flavors and the rich texture are similar to really good Zinfandels from California.
The famous wines from Amarone and even the great value Valpolicella Ripasso are decadent, yet restrained.
In Northeast Italy, the region of Valpolicella grows a little-known grape called C...
