Giuseppe Quintarelli Bianco Secco Ca' del Merlo Veneto IGT 2022

Giuseppe Quintarelli Bianco Secco Ca' del Merlo Veneto IGT 2022

Giuseppe Quintarelli
$62.00

Grape: Garganega, Trebbiano, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Saorin
Vintage: 2022
Type: White

This white wine is a traditional field blend of Garganega, Trebbiano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Saorín from the Ca' del Merlo vineyard. The Quintarelli family utilizes low-intervention protocols on the volcanic limestone soils of Valpolicella to capture structural density. The grapes undergo a gentle manual harvest and ferment spontaneously with indigenous wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. It matures on its fine fermentation lees for several months, completely avoiding new oak barrels to protect fruit clarity.

It displays a pale yellow-gold color, releasing refined aromas of green orchard fruit, lemon peel, and chamomile blossoms. A sleek, medium-to-full-bodied frame pairs crisp pear flavors with an underlying stony mineral core. A lively wave of natural acidity cuts through the waxy texture, maintaining great freshness. Subtle notes of fresh herbs and a light salinity add depth across the clean mouthfeel. It finishes long, dry, and clean, leaving a persistent trace of stone.

Giuseppe Quintarelli is a legendary winemaker from the Valpolicella region of Italy, renowned for creating some of the world's most sought-after and collectible wines. Affectionately known as "Il Maestro del Veneto," the late Quintarelli, who passed away in 2012, established a legacy of uncompromising quality, a deep commitment to tradition, and an intense focus on patiently aging his wines. The estate is now run by his daughter, Fiorenza, and her family, who continue his meticulous methods. The Quintarelli winery is famous for its use of the appassimento method, which involves drying harvested grapes on traditional rush mats or racks for several months. This concentrates the flavors and sugars, leading to more intense and complex wines. His wines, especially the flagship Amarone, are aged for exceptionally long periods in large, neutral Slavonian oak barrels (botti)—up to 8 to 10 years or more—before bottling. This slow aging process results in wines of remarkable grace, depth, and persistence.