Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vintage:2003 Dark in color

Dark in color

all wrapped in a mochainflected finish

This year was rainy until end of August and a wipeout was saved by a good September and October

violets and cinnamon plus a touch of garrigue

A classic Gevrey nose of pungent earth

Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vintage:2003 Dark in colorThe 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