Giuseppe Quintarelli

Alzero Veneto Cabernet

9.5226 ratings
9.447 pro ratings
Veneto, Italy
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.2

Porty and young. Impossible blind tasting. Truly unique.

Porty and young. Impossible blind tasting. Truly unique.

Apr 20th, 2018
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.7

Crazy

Crazy

Mar 27th, 2018
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.4

About five bottles worth of flavor in one bottle of wine. This one is a mind-blower--needs a small party to finish, like a bottle of port--contains the entire flavor spectrum of cab franc, from vegetal to pruney, and everything in between. Thick like syrup, high alcohol. Somehow manages to be balanced though, maybe it's a Jedi mind trick.

About five bottles worth of flavor in one bottle of wine. This one is a mind-blower--needs a small party to finish, like a bottle of port--contains the entire flavor spectrum of cab franc, from vegetal to pruney, and everything in between. Thick like syrup, high alcohol. Somehow manages to be balanced though, maybe it's a Jedi mind trick.

3 people found it helpfulJun 28th, 2015
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.2

The perfect foil for an aged cheddar...

The perfect foil for an aged cheddar...

Mar 28th, 2017
Les Huisman

Christ. Someone's feeling generous tonight. Happy to get a tipple. At 10 years. It's still too young. Shows all the the range of Cab Franc flavors and aromas. Kinda crazy. Big, yet lithe and elegant. Tannic, but velvety smooth. Hard to wrap your head around this on one glass.

Christ. Someone's feeling generous tonight. Happy to get a tipple. At 10 years. It's still too young. Shows all the the range of Cab Franc flavors and aromas. Kinda crazy. Big, yet lithe and elegant. Tannic, but velvety smooth. Hard to wrap your head around this on one glass.

Oct 8th, 2016
Craig Brown

Who doesn't love this wine?

Who doesn't love this wine?

Jan 2nd, 2016
Gabriella Macari

🙏🏻 absolutely stunning 🙏🏻 enjoyed slightly below cellar temp. long, herbaceous, developing but nowhere near developed. 🇮🇹 #magnum #quintarelli

🙏🏻 absolutely stunning 🙏🏻 enjoyed slightly below cellar temp. long, herbaceous, developing but nowhere near developed. 🇮🇹 #magnum #quintarelli

Dec 7th, 2015
Will Meinberg

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.5

Intense and deep. You could fall for days in the depth of this wine. #KLWMafterhours

Intense and deep. You could fall for days in the depth of this wine. #KLWMafterhours

Dec 4th, 2015
Mark Little

Hints of green bell pepper on the nose with port like fruit. The palate follows true to the nose. Hints of chocolate and dark fruits. Long finish of port flavors. I enjoyed a ribeye with truffle gravy with this wine. Slam dunk! Thanks Farnoush.

Hints of green bell pepper on the nose with port like fruit. The palate follows true to the nose. Hints of chocolate and dark fruits. Long finish of port flavors. I enjoyed a ribeye with truffle gravy with this wine. Slam dunk! Thanks Farnoush.

Jul 13th, 2015
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.5

Fruit is still very young and primary albeit stewed and thick

Fruit is still very young and primary albeit stewed and thick

Dec 5th, 2014