Valpolicella DOP Classico Superiore 1999
€298.00
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Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 1999
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina 55%, rondinella 30%, cabernet sauvignon%.
Ageing: 60 months in large format oak botti.
Aromas: Bitter cherries with a hint of maraschino, along with burgeoning cooked apple notes and hints of clove and nutmeg.
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Vintage 1999
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
A good year. A rainy summer, then fine weather just before the harvest.
A dry winter and a damp summer gave uneven ripening that came right just before picking. The vintage is often grouped with 2000 and 2001 as a strong run for Amarone.
Summer rain slowed ripening and left it uneven, and the weather improved in the weeks before the harvest in early October. The drying season went well: low humidity, few mists and good swings between day and night temperatures. Botrytis needed watching in the drying lofts, so a careful choice of bunches and extra ventilation mattered.
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Valpolicella DOP Classico Superiore 1999 by Quintarelli
Unusually for the genre, Quintarelli’s Classico wine is designed to last for a few years and get better with a little ageing, thanks in part to its greater strength and oak ageing.
Assemblage: Corvina 55%, rondinella 30%, cabernet sauvignon 15%
Winemaking: An unusually short (for Quintarelli) fermentation is followed by a full 60 months in traditional barrels.
Alcohol: 15%
Colour: Intense ruby-red.
Aroma: Bitter cherries with a hint of maraschino, along with burgeoning cooked apple notes and hints of clove and nutmeg.
Palate: Powerful but balanced, especially after the years it’s spent in the bottle.
Ageability: At its peak now, with the next few years still a good bet.
United States
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- 13 to 18 bottles€223
- 19 to 24 bottles€273
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Canada
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- 7 to 12 bottlesRegular price €100, now €70
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Switzerland
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- 4 to 6 bottlesRegular price €48, now €30
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Japan
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Taiwan
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Germany, 
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Luxembourg, 
Netherlands
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- 4 to 6 bottlesRegular price €28, now €18
- 7 to 12 bottlesRegular price €36, now €18
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France, 
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Portugal, 
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Ireland, Northern Ireland, 
Sweden, 
Finland
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Rest of the European Union
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Italy, mainland
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Italy, islands and Calabria
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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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