Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore other_regions_italy Medium/full bodied and with a

Medium/full bodied and with a hint of austerity

freshness and a spicy aftertaste

have big shoes to fill

finishing long and earthy

this remains a seriously lovely effort that is classy and stylish if not perfectly balanced

Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore other_regions_italy Medium/full bodied and with aThe 2003 is an unusually bold, ripe version of the Valpolicella Classico Superiore. Black cherries, plums, mocha and spices all flesh out in this exuberant wine. The warmth of the vintage is felt in the wines contours and early appeal. My suggestion is to drink the 2003 over the next few years. As always, the style is a bit eccentric, as the 2003 spent a good six years in cask. Antonio Galloni