“Bianco Secco” Veneto IGT 2024

Giuseppe Quintarelli | Veneto
Az. Agr. Quintarelli Giuseppe | Via Cerè, 1 | IT 37024 Negrar

03280124 · 0,75 l · 57,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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In a winery that is world-famous for its monumental Amarone and Recioto, a dry white wine seems like a quiet provocation. But Giuseppe Quintarelli would not be Quintarelli if this Bianco Secco was not vinified with the same uncompromising dedication. The exceptional blend combines 70 per cent of the indigenous Garganega with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano and the rare Saorin – a white grape variety that only survives in a few vineyards in Valpolicella. The vines, which are at least thirty years old, are rooted in the characteristic limestone and basalt soils of Negrar, which give the wine that volcanic smokiness that distinguishes it from other Venetian white wines. After the harvest, a twelve-hour cold maceration takes place, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation. Ageing takes place in stainless steel on the fine lees, with regular bâtonnage for added texture and complexity.

Straw-yellow gold in the glass with intense reflections. The nose seduces with apricot, white peach, citrus fruit and white flowers, underpinned by a subtle mineral tension and a hint of honey and flintstone. Concentrated fruit unfolds on the palate – pear meets candied lemon peel –carried by a lively freshness and a persistent mineral salinity reminiscent of the fossilised seabed. The long, dry finish combines elegance with unexpected depth. A hidden gem from the house of Quintarelli. SUPERIORE.DE