Giuseppe Quintarelli
Rosso Ca del Merlo 2018
| Denomination | IGT Veneto |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Nebbiolo, Rondinella, Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged and matured slowly for eight years in large wooden casks and in bottle. |
- Vintage and type: Still red Veneto Indicazione Geografica Tipica 2018 by Giuseppe Quintarelli, 15% vol
- Composition: Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon blended with Corvina, Corvinone and other varieties
- Prolonged maturation: 8 years in large wooden barrels followed by bottle ageing
- Organoleptic characteristics: ruby colour, notes of ripe red fruit, lively taste
- Rating and longevity: score of 96/100 from Wine Spectator; potential to evolve for 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rosso Ca del Merlo is a still wine crafted by Giuseppe Quintarelli, the result of a refined blend that combines Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Nebbiolo, Rondinella and Sangiovese. An expression of the Veneto region, it appears in the glass with an intense ruby red hue. On the nose, it reveals clear aromas of ripe red fruit, while on the palate it offers a vibrant and decisive sip, perfect for accompanying beef, veal, lamb or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Valpolicella, specifically on the hills of Negrar. Giuseppe Quintarelli's vineyards are situated at around three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, in a landscape where the rows of vines alternate harmoniously with olive groves and cherry trees. This distinctive hillside location, combined with meticulous vineyard management, ensures a deep connection with the Veneto region, where the winery has operated with dedication since the early twentieth century.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves a slow ageing of eight years in large wooden barrels, followed by further maturation in the bottle. This prolonged maturation defines the wine's dense structure, ensuring ideal development and remarkable longevity, estimated between ten and fifteen years. To fully appreciate its aromatic bouquet, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees, to enhance its extreme complexity.
History and Curiosities
The Rosso Ca’ del Merlo 2018 represents the excellence of Giuseppe Quintarelli, a historic winery founded in 1900 on the hills of Negrar. This majestic Veneto IGT is born at 350 metres above sea level, in a landscape where vineyards alternate with picturesque olive groves and cherry orchards. Guardian of an unrivalled artisanal tradition, the wine achieves its extraordinary depth through a lengthy eight-year ageing process in large wooden barrels and bottles. A prestigious blend, celebrated by the excellent score of 96/100 from Wine Spectator.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 10
| Name | Quintarelli Rosso Ca del Merlo 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Nebbiolo, Rondinella, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Giuseppe Quintarelli |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Rosso Ca’ del Merlo 2018 represents the excellence of Giuseppe Quintarelli, a historic winery founded in 1900 on the hills of Negrar. This majestic Veneto IGT is born at 350 metres above sea level, in a landscape where vineyards alternate with picturesque olive groves and cherry orchards. Guardian of an unrivalled artisanal tradition, the wine achieves its extraordinary depth through a lengthy eight-year ageing process in large wooden barrels and bottles. A prestigious blend, celebrated by the excellent score of 96/100 from Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Colline di Negrar (Valpolicella), Veneto, Italia |
| Production technique | Affinato e maturato lentamente per otto anni in grandi botti di legno e in bottiglia |
| Wine making | Wines aged and matured slowly for eight years in large wooden barrels and in the bottle. |
| Aging | Aged and matured slowly for eight years in large wooden casks and in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |