Giuseppe Quintarelli

Quintarelli is considered by many to be the best producer of Amarone della Valpolicella.The estate dates back to 1924 and the current Giuseppe Quintarelli has been in charge since the mid1950s.

Giuseppe is one of the most traditional of Amarone producers, ageing his wine for seven years in Slavonian oak "botti";. The resulting wine is one of the most complex wines produced in Italy.

Even though he is traditional in his Amarone production, it does not follow that Giuseppe is afraid of innovation. As well as the excellent Amarone, he produces an excellent dry white wine simply called Bianco Secco and an unusual, but delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Corvina called Primo Fiore.

His nephew Marco (pictured right) has been involved in winemaking since 1996.