Giuseppe Quintarelli "Ca del Merlo" Rosso

Giuseppe Quintarelli was the undisputed master of Valpolicella and raised the profile of his family's small estate to the very top of the list of the world's greatest wineries. Since his passing, his children and grandchildren have steered the winery admirably, and continue to produce exceptionally thought-provoking, monumental wines. "Ca del Merlo" is their unique take on the "ripasso" style of Valpolicella, where grapes are "re-passed" over skins left over after pressing for Amarone. The result is a wine with the hedonistic richness of Amarone, but the energy and vibrancy of a classic red from the appellation. Quintarelli wines are true "Vini Meditazioni," meant to be sipped and savored over the course of a long evening.