Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore Veneto IGT 2021

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Grape: Corvina, CorvinoneVintage: 2021Type: Red This low-intervention red wine is the first release of the vintage from the historic Valpolicella estate, meaning first flower. The Quintarelli family co-ferments Corvina and Corvinone with Cabernet varieties, harvesting the fruit manually from hillside terraces. The grapes undergo a spontaneous native yeast fermentation inside neutral wood casks, bypassing modern extraction adjustments or new oak barrels. It undergoes a natural aging process for twelve months in large neutral Slavonian oak tuns before bottling. It pour a clear ruby color, releasing high-toned aromas of fresh red cherry, wild raspberry, and violet petals. On the palate, the light-to-medium body is remarkably fluid and precise, balancing crunchy berry fruit with a fine-grained tannin grip. Savory undertones of white pepper and damp earth add depth across the mouthfeel without feeling heavy. A clean thread of alpine acidity runs through the center, keeping the profile lively. It finishes completely bone-dry, leaving a light mineral trail. Show more