Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1997

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BN#171260

Actual Magnum from our inventory is pictured. This Magnum is in pristine condition (except for the slightly chipped capsule, as you can see in the picture). The fill is high into the neck. The Magnum pictured is the one you get!

Also available:
Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore Magnum 1996
Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2000

Wine Advocate

Quintarelli’s 1997 Amarone is seductive from the first aromas that float from the glass. It offers a myriad of dried cherries, plums, tea leaves, earthiness, spices, smoke and herbs in a deceptively medium-bodied style bursting with flavor. Constantly changing in the glass, this is a sensual wine of contrasts; it is sweet yet dry, rustic yet incredibly elegant, all at the same time. Unfortunately I have encountered a significant amount of bottle variation with this wine, most recently from two bottles purchased at the same shop. Bottle variation is always frustrating but at roughly $350 a pop this degree of inconsistency is especially painful. A bottle tasted several months ago showed levels of volatile acidity that are high even for this producer, and which obscured everything else in the wine. This bottle, though, tasted in August of 2007, was magical. The phrase caveat emptor has never been more appropriate. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.

Score: 94. —Antonio Galloni, October 2007.

Wine Spectator

A wonderful Amarone that offers a complex array of aromas and flavors, including dried cherry, cola, minerals, dried flowers and herbs and light caramel. Full-bodied and full-flavored palate, with integrated tannins and a long finish. Loads of dried fruits. Perfect now. Quintarelli always delivers. Drink now.

Score: 91. —James Suckling, October 15, 2005.