Giuseppe Quintarelli
ジュゼッペ・クインタレッリ
The undisputed legend of Amarone and the benchmark for traditional Veneto winemaking.
Located in Cerè di Negrar within the Valpolicella Classico zone, Giuseppe Quintarelli is widely regarded as the 'Maestro del Veneto.' Founded in 1924 by Silvio Quintarelli, the estate was transformed over six decades by his son Giuseppe 'Bepi' Quintarelli (1927-2012) into the definitive benchmark for Amarone della Valpolicella. The winery is legendary for its uncompromising dedication to traditional methods: meticulous appassimento grape drying, extended aging in large Slavonian oak botti, and an absolute refusal to release wines in vintages deemed unworthy. Today the estate is carried on unchanged by his daughter Fiorenza, her husband Giampaolo Grigoli, and their sons Francesco and Lorenzo, producing around 50,000 bottles a year from 12 hectares of indigenous Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara vines.
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Who Is This For?
For serious collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate profound, age-worthy wines with deep historical roots and an uncompromising traditionalist philosophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Giuseppe Quintarelli wines so special?
- The wines are defined by an uncompromising commitment to traditional techniques, including meticulous appassimento grape-drying, rigorous selection, and exceptionally long aging in large Slavonian oak botti.
- Are these wines suitable for aging?
- Yes, Giuseppe Quintarelli wines are renowned for their extraordinary aging potential and can evolve beautifully for several decades.
- Do these wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- The complex, savory profile of Amarone pairs exceptionally well with rich, umami-forward Japanese dishes such as unagi (grilled eel) with tare sauce or sukiyaki.
- Why is production volume so limited?
- The estate prioritizes quality over quantity, rejecting any grapes or vintages that do not meet its rigorous standards and maintaining a slow, natural winemaking process on just 12 hectares of vines.
- Does Giuseppe Quintarelli have an official website?
- No. The estate deliberately maintains no public website or social media presence, preferring that its wines speak for themselves; information is available through its distributors and importers.