Description

Giuseppe Quintarelli was the great master of Valpolicella. Alzero is his rare wine from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes dried in the Amarone way, aged for years before release.

The vintage 1987. 1987 was a cooler, lighter vintage in Valpolicella; this is a rare, mature bottle.

Dried fruit, black cherry, tobacco, herbs, spice and chocolate; rich, layered and very long.

Service & pairing. Serve at 17–18 °C in a large glass, decanted an hour or two ahead. A meditation wine; with food, choose game or aged cheeses.