Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vintage:2011 This behemoth demands 8-10 years

This behemoth demands 8-10 years of cellaring but should ultimately reward patient cellaring in a big way

sea breeze

pepper and earthy notes

(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years)

What could be better

Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vintage:2011 This behemoth demands 8-10 yearsThe 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