2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Quintarelli The 2014 Cristal is a

The 2014 Cristal is a terrific effort that transcends the vintage

Bright saline notes add a closing kick of freshness

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and come from vineyards in the Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse region

Amphora completes the blend and brings freshness and minerality to this vintage of great aromatic finesse

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2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Quintarelli The 2014 Cristal is aParker Monica Larner 96+, 2025 2050, The Quintarelli Giuseppe 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico pours from its heavy glass bottle to reveal a dark ruby and shiny garnet appearance. The bouquet takes a few moments before it comes into focus, and even then, this wine holds back a bit, especially at this young stage in what promises to be a very long cellar life. It's in no rush. The mouthfeel is especially impressive, and it brings an increased