Vinous: 96+ Points
A total seductress the 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a dark beauty. It opens with a dusty bouquet of dried flowers and masses of cherry sauce offset by spiced orange and nuances of violet pastille. It sweeps across the palate a model of purity with crisp wild berry fruits energized by tantalizing acidity and shavings of dark chocolate. Crunchy mineral tones emerge toward the close. The 2017 lingers impossibly long yet remains completely fresh. Grippy tannins remain as hints of dried blueberry and lavender resonate throughout. The Quintarelli winery has been working hard to perfect a style that mixes the magic of older vintages with a new level of freshness and the 2017 is a big step in the right direction. Bravo. - By Eric Guido on December 2023 Quintarelli has been working hard to perfect a style that mixes the magic of older vintages with a new level of freshness and purity. The 2017 Amarone is a big step in that direction. What?s more collectors can plan on enjoying a sexy and energetic 2016 Rosso del Bepi as the winery decided not to produce an Amarone. While the Rosso doesn?t possess the depth of a Quintarelli Amarone it remains a serious wine worthy of attention. I?m a fan of this cool vintage which in this case didn?t quite fit with the Amarone house style. However both Valpolicella Superiores from 2016 are stunning with the Ca? del Merlo taking things to another level. I also tasted the 2015 Amarone again. It remains intense and youthfully coiled yet full of potential. Of note there will be a 2015 Riserva which will be released in late 2024 to early 2025.
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