QUINTARELLI AMARONE CLASSICO DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2015

Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015

Veneto, Italy

Style:
A monumental yet profoundly elegant Amarone, crafted in the traditional Quintarelli style. This wine balances power, complexity, and finesse, showcasing the estate’s legendary attention to detail and long ageing philosophy.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet with brick and ruby reflections.

Nose:
Extraordinarily complex and layered. Aromas of dried cherry, fig, and plum intertwine with dark chocolate, espresso, sweet tobacco, and leather, followed by notes of balsamic herbs, cedar, clove, and a touch of volatile lift that adds freshness and intrigue.

Palate:
Full-bodied, rich, and impeccably structured. Concentrated flavours of dried red and black fruits unfold alongside cocoa, anise, spice, and savoury undertones. Despite its intensity, the wine is remarkably balanced, with vibrant acidity and fine, polished tannins providing lift and precision.

Finish:
Exceptionally long and resonant, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, balsamic depth, and elegant bitterness.

Vintage Character – 2015

An outstanding Amarone vintage, producing wines of ripeness, harmony, and longevity. The 2015 Quintarelli shows both immediate appeal and immense ageing potential.

Drinking Window

2025–2055+
Can be enjoyed now with extended decanting, but will reward long-term cellaring.

Food Pairing

A wine of stature, ideal with:

• Braised beef or osso buco

• Venison or game

• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

• Truffle dishes

• Enjoyed on its own as a meditation wine

Overall Impression

A benchmark Amarone — profound, complex, and timeless. Quintarelli’s 2015 Amarone Classico is a wine of soul and longevity, offering extraordinary depth and grace for those patient enough to appreciate it.