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2023 Giuseppe Quintarelli Bianco Secco Ca Del MerloBlend from Italy

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Rating:

92

The Quintarelli Giuseppe 2023 Bianco Secco is a traditional blend of Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Saorin. That fifth grape is the local name for Tocai or Friuliano, and as far as I know, only the Quintarelli family still refers to it by its local name "Saorin." The wine is partially aged in oak, and the rest goes into stainless steel vat. A tiny percentage of the blend sees appassimento. This is achieved by adding a small part of the air-dried Passito Amabile del Cerè to this wine. The Bianco Secco offers lots of sweet melon and peach over a medium-rich texture. The bouquet is laced with pretty mineral notes. The previous 2021 and 2022 vintages are more aromatic, but with the 2023 vintage, this wine returns to a classic Soave-like profile.

Product Description:

The Ca' del Merlo IGT Bianco Secco is a testament to Giuseppe Quintarelli’s ability to create exceptional wines across different styles. While he is most renowned for his red wines, his whites also carry the same hallmark of quality and craftsmanship. This wine embodies Quintarelli’s philosophy of producing wines that are both elegant and expressive of their terroir. The wine typically presents a bright, straw-yellow color with subtle golden highlights, indicating its freshness and complexity. The nose is expressive and aromatic, offering a bouquet of white flowers, ripe citrus fruits (like lemon and pear), and a hint of almond. There's often a delicate mineral note that adds to its sophistication. On the palate, Bianco Secco Ca' del Merlo is known for its crispness and well-balanced acidity. It offers flavors of green apple, white peach, and a touch of honey, with a creamy texture that is both smooth and refreshing. The wine’s minerality and subtle hints of herbs or spices can be detected, contributing to its complexity. The finish is clean and elegant, with a lingering freshness that invites another sip

Item # 142869
Vintage 2023
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Sub-Region Veneto IGT
Color White
ABV 12.5%
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Varietal(s) Garganega, Trebbiano / Ugni Blanc / Rossola Brandica, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Taste apple, honey, peach, apricot, lemon , lime , apricot , orange , citrus fruit , acid, grass, gooseberry, grapefruit, lime, melon, citrus, mineral, flint, pear, lemon, orange, pineapple, kiwi, butter, cream and vanilla
Nose apple, honey, peach, apricot, lemon , lime , orange , watermelon, pear, kiwi, citrus, stone, grapefruit, melon, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, butter, cream and vanilla

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