“Primofiore” Veneto IGT 2023
Original price was: €74.00.€70.00Current price is: €70.00.
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Vinous 93
Critic scores for the 2023 vintage
“Primofiore” by Quintarelli is an intense red wine, rich in aromas and fragrances: a perfect fusion of international and native grape varieties of Valpolicella. After aging for almost a year in large barrels, it expresses a fragrant complexity dominated by notes of violets and cherries. On the palate it is soft, round, savory and fresh.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2023
Alcohol: 13,5%
Grapes: Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Corvina 25% and Corvinone 25%
Ageing: 10-12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Aromas: Notes of violet, with hints of cherry and a spicy finish.
The friendliest way into Quintarelli, and the one bottle of his you can happily open tonight. Bright and gently structured, with the family fingerprint all over it.
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- Now to 2035
Our wine bar and wine shop in Venice
In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
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“Primofiore” by Giuseppe Quintarelli
“Primofiore” by Giuseppe Quintarelli is an elegant, rich and intense red, born in the magnificent hilly area of Valpolicella. It is the result of an interesting and unusual blend of the classic red grape varieties of the area, Corvina, Corvinone and the famous Bordeaux vines Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. After a year of aging in wood, the result is a wine of great personality that expresses a soft enveloping profile with notes of cherry, red fruit, accompanied by refined tertiary evolutions.
Primofiore is the result of Giuseppe Quintarelli’s desire to go beyond the horizon of Valpolicella, to create a wine that could express a more international flavor, while keeping faith with the tradition of drying grapes, typical of the area. Giuseppe Quintarelli needs no introduction. It belongs to the small circle of the great names of Italian wine, who have made our excellence known all over the world. The Negrar winery is a real essential point of reference for the history of Valpolicella and above all of its most famous wine: Amarone. The vineyards are located in the prized areas of Sant’Ambrogio in Montorio and Valgatara, on predominantly calcareous soils. The great attention in the vineyard and the careful vinification, allow to obtain wines capable of telling the territory in an authentic way.
Primofiore Quintarelli wine is a wine that combines the tradition of the reds of Valpolicella with that of Bordeaux. At the end of the harvest, the grapes are left to dry for about a month before proceeding to fermentation. Before bottling, the wine ages for a year in large Slavonian oak barrels. In the glass it has a dark ruby red color with slight garnet reflections. The nose opens on floral notes reminiscent of violet, aromas of cherry, ripe red fruit and nuances of soft spices. On the palate it has good structure, evolved tannins well integrated with the body of the wine, rich and complex aromas. The finish is harmonious and very persistent, with a finish that returns to savory and slightly spicy sensations. A great red, signed by one of the best “authors” of Italian wine.
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Quintarelli Winery lies in the Valpolicella area, north of Verona. Known for producing Amarone, Recioto, Valpolicella, and other traditional labels, it is associated with Giuseppe “Bepi” Quintarelli, who began focusing on premium bottled wines in the 1960s. The family’s approach remains discreet: the property in Negrar has no prominent signs, and there is no official website. This modest style protects the calm atmosphere that has guided their work for generations.
The vineyards span multiple zones, including Valgatara, Sant’Ambrogio, and Montorio. Here, soils vary from gravelly alluvial deposits to limestone-rich layers and, in some spots, volcanic rock. The main grape varieties are Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, joined by Croatina, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The winery also makes a white blend using Garganega, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Trebbiano.
Appassimento, a longstanding approach in Valpolicella, plays a key role. Grapes, often picked slightly earlier to preserve acidity, dry on straw mats or racks for several weeks to months. This controlled dehydration boosts sugar concentration and flavours. If the dried grapes ferment fully, Amarone is produced, while stopping fermentation earlier yields the sweet Recioto style.
After appassimento, the family relies on slow fermentations and extended aging in large wooden casks. This measured process highlights depth and structure, reflecting decades of practical knowledge. Only the best grapes become Amarone Classico and, in exceptional seasons, Amarone Riserva. Each vintage reflects the steady methods passed down in the family. Today, Bepi’s daughter Fiorenza leads the estate, carrying on the quiet traditions that give Quintarelli wines their recognizable character.
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