Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore Veneto IGT 2020

Giuseppe Quintarelli is one of Italy’s most iconic wine names, often called the "Father of Amarone" or even the benchmark of the Venetian tradition. Located in the Valpolicella region, in northeastern Veneto, this winery stands out not for its size or modernity, but for its extreme meticulousness and an almost ascetic approach to quality. Giuseppe Quintarelli himself shaped a philosophy based on the idea that wine must be made slowly, patiently, and without compromise: long grape drying (appassimento), very long maceration, natural fermentation, and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. These are not "quick" or commercial wines – they are crafted to last for decades. His vision was very clear: wine should be regarded as a product of culture and craftsmanship, not an industrial commodity. As a result, Quintarelli wines are produced in small quantities, often maintaining an old-world ethic and almost handmade control at every stage. The style is instantly recognizable – rich yet elegant, with concentrated dried fruit notes, deep structure, and extraordinary longevity.