2010 Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Del Bepi

Giuseppe Quintarelli was known as ‘the Master of the Veneto’, and is the name behind one of the most renowned estates in Italy. Sadly, Giuseppe passed away in early 2012 and he leaves behind a legacy of producing remarkable wines with an outstanding philosophy, to his eldest daughter who continues to carry on the tradition of this great estate. With their easily recognisable hand scripted labels, these wines offer at glimpse into one of the world’s most faithful artisanal winemakers who was an ultimate believer in letting nature do her thing and in order for wines to reach their ultimate potential these wines were only released when he deemed them to be ready.

Quintarelli's Rosso del Bepi is an extremely special declassified Amarone made in the 'average' vintages when Amarone is not produced. The final decision on which wine will be released is made just a few months before bottling but in the most difficult years, neither of these wines will be produced. This wine reflects classic Amarone blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella (with a smaller percentage of other varieties mixed in for good measure). It will offer immediate pleasure but for those of us who have the patience to wait, these wines will continue to evolve and gain complexity.