In 1983, having made several great Barolos from Monprivato, Mauro began replanting a two-acre section of the vineyard, using a Nebbiolo clone originally planted in Monprivato in 1921 by his grandfather, Morissio. Mauro theorized... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alzero was designed by Quintarelli’s wife, and, in life, was her favorite wine to drink. This is a Venetian love letter to Bordeaux: equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and a healthy splash... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore or “first flower” is the youngest red wine released by the estate every year. A ‘field blend’ of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore or “first flower” is the youngest red wine released by the estate every year. A ‘field blend’ of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rosso Ca'del Merlo is a blend of 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon witht the rest made up of a field blend of Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese all from a single... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rosso Ca'del Merlo is a blend of 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon witht the rest made up of a field blend of Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese all from a single... Read More
Tasting Notes: In essence a declassified Amarone from a cooler vintage, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi is typically only produced when the Amarone is not made. A great introduction into Quintarelli wines without the splurge... Read More
Tasting Notes: This blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara is the quintessential expression of a Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC. With notes of toasted hazelnuts, cranberries, and a hint of spice, this wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: This blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara is the quintessential expression of a Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC. With notes of toasted hazelnuts, cranberries, and a hint of spice, this wine... Read More
Estate History: Beppe Rinaldi took over the estate in 1983 from his father Guiseppe and slowly became noticed as one of the great old-school 'Barolistas' of the Langhe. After his passing in 2018, his daughter Marta took... Read More
Tasting notes: The Bitter Rosso Spinto is a liqueur characterized by a bitter, citrusy profile, ideal for crafting timeless cocktails like Milano-Torino, Spritz, Negroni, or Americano. Its flavors of gentian, orange, and sweet... Read More
Tasting Notes: Love Sauvignon Blanc? What if we told you the Gonzaga San Leonardo Vette Sauvignon Blanc is from a vineyard located in a 1000-year-old Monastery in the Alps? The San Leonardo estate has been growing grapes for... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the ultra-rare Premetta grape, this coral-pink wine comes from the highest vineyards of the estate. Flavor-wise it is like a Trosseau crossed with Nebbiolo, with soft tannic structure, delicate berries, and... Read More
Tasting Notes: This elegant Vermentino comes from the Tuscan coast and has a bright perfume of orchard fruit, sea breeze and wild herbs. Soft and pleasant on the palate, this is the perfect wine with hard cheeses, seafood or roast... Read More
