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Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 2017

Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 2017

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Tasting Notes

Amarone is only produced in exceptional years. In truly exceptional years an Amarone Riserva is produced, a personal barrel selection by the family. Careful selection of grapes during harvest, after being picked, the grapes sit in wooden boxes or on rush mats. Careful attention is paid to the positioning of the grapes so the appassimento can occur naturally. The important noble rot starts to appear in November and develops mostly in January. Fermentation with indigenous yeast. Wine is then racked and ages in Slavonian oak barrels for seven years. The fermentation continues during this aging period creating a dry wine. Ethereal freshness, purity and poise. - Importer Note

An increased focus on the environment and an awareness of sustainable agriculture have given rise to a huge increase in organic viticulture. This is an exciting area of growth in the world of wine, and if done right, one that leads to better wines, healthier vines and soils, and less stress on the earth.

But what makes a wine organic?

Organic wine refers to a method of farming, rather than winemaking. It all starts in the vineyard, where vignerons and viticulturalists no longer use synthetic or systemic pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. Instead they opt for organic compounds such as copper and sulfur, which can help reduce he pressure of disease and pests. This results in much better vine and soil health, with no unwanted chemicals leeching into local rivers and waterways through run-off.

Organic farming is not to be confused with Biodynamic farming which, although similar, is a different approach and requires many more specific practices. These practices such as specific soil preparations, and lunar-cycle harvesting are not necessary to achieve an organic system.

It is important to note that organic wines can still have sulphur dioxide added to them. Sulphur is an organic compound, and therefore winemakers are free to add it to their wines, and still achieve organic certification. Winemakers will often add sulphur to help stabilise the wine and protect it from oxygen come bottling time. The wine will still be completely organic, assuming the proper farming practices have been adhered to.

Product Type Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends
Volume 750ml
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Sub Region Valpolicella
Winemaking Practices Minimal Intervention
Vineyard Practices Organic/Biodynamic

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