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Quintarelli Rosso Ca' del Merlo IGT 2018

Quintarelli Rosso Ca' del Merlo IGT 2018

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A pretty, savory Valpolicella Superiore from Veneto's Negrar hills, wafting dried Mediterranean herbs, geranium, and citrus-tinged wild strawberries over depths of ripe red and blue fruits with rosy florals and a tart raspberry-lavender finish. The Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Ca' del Merlo IGT 2018, from Italy, is a Corvina-dominated blend. With a deep ruby hue, it offers wild strawberries, geranium, and mineral tones. Earned 95 points from Vinous (Eric Guido). Serve at 16-18°C; enjoy now or cellar until 2035.
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From Giuseppe Quintarelli in Italy’s Veneto, the Rosso Ca' del Merlo IGT 2018 is a refined Corvina-dominated blend with Corvinone, Rondinella, and touches of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Sangiovese, sourced from hillside vineyards in Negrar on limestone-basalt soils that impart savory depth and vibrancy. Hand-harvested grapes from the balanced 2018 vintage undergo partial appassimento drying for concentration, followed by refermentation on Amarone pomace (ripasso method) and extended aging in large Slavonian oak botti for seamless integration. As a single-vineyard expression from the legendary Quintarelli estate, this production yields a deep ruby wine with remarkable refinement and aging potential.

Tasting Notes A pretty, savory Valpolicella Superiore that wafts up with dried Mediterranean herbs, geranium, and citrus-tinged wild strawberries, displaying depths of ripe red and blue fruits underscored by crisp mineral tones as rosy inner florals form. It turns silky on the palate over a core of tantalizing acidity, leaving a tart sensation of raspberry as hints of lavender fade slowly. Supremely elegant and refined, with a floral, long finish.

Awards and Accolades The 2018 Rosso Ca' del Merlo earned 95 points from Vinous (Eric Guido) for its pretty, savory bouquet and silky, enveloping elegance.

Serving and Cellaring Serve at 16-18°C with 45-60 minutes of decanting to unfold aromas. Ideal with mushroom risotto, grilled poultry, or charcuterie. Enjoy now through 2035, gaining more savory herbal layers over time.

Technical Details
Alcohol: 15% ABV
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Closure: Cork

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