Giuseppe Quintarelli

Amabile del Ceré Passito Bianco Veneto Garganega

9.638 ratings
9.513 pro ratings
Veneto, Italy
Garganega
Top Notes For
Gilbert Van Hassel

This is an absolutely beautiful wine but strangely disappointing if the 2007 is your reference wine. Apricot, Peach, Honey with very good acidity. Needs more time.

This is an absolutely beautiful wine but strangely disappointing if the 2007 is your reference wine. Apricot, Peach, Honey with very good acidity. Needs more time.

Nov 28th, 2024
Gilbert Van Hassel

Absolute master piece. Incredible balance between acidity and sweetness. Layers and layers of tropical fruit, extremely complex. Is there anything that quintarelli does that is not excellent ? Best of all got a 10 pct discount on the already great price because nobody drinks “sweet” wines.

Absolute master piece. Incredible balance between acidity and sweetness. Layers and layers of tropical fruit, extremely complex. Is there anything that quintarelli does that is not excellent ? Best of all got a 10 pct discount on the already great price because nobody drinks “sweet” wines.

Nov 20th, 2024
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Stunning. More formal notes tomorrow.

Stunning. More formal notes tomorrow.

Jul 15th, 2018
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

amabile means Loveable 4 varities garganega ect dried 4 months then fermented in 350 lit slovenian oaks one year fermentation named the Bandit hidden wines barrels hidden and forgoten furing wwii from german the 2003 released in 2011 300 bts in usa

amabile means Loveable 4 varities garganega ect dried 4 months then fermented in 350 lit slovenian oaks one year fermentation named the Bandit hidden wines barrels hidden and forgoten furing wwii from german the 2003 released in 2011 300 bts in usa

2 people found it helpfulNov 12th, 2013
Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.9

A rare Passito of white grapes: Garganega, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Trebbiano and Savorin. Awesome.

A rare Passito of white grapes: Garganega, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Trebbiano and Savorin. Awesome.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2014
I- Man
9.8

This wine is amazing

This wine is amazing

Nov 27th, 2019
Sylvain Rhainds

1990. Wow. Il etait impressionnant.

1990. Wow. Il etait impressionnant.

Jul 31st, 2019
Amy C
9.2

Given its history, its story, and its rarity, I wanted to LOVE this, but as lovely and delicious as it is, it doesn’t measure up to the best Sauternes. Don’t get me wrong — I would drink it all day long, just not on my dime.

Given its history, its story, and its rarity, I wanted to LOVE this, but as lovely and delicious as it is, it doesn’t measure up to the best Sauternes. Don’t get me wrong — I would drink it all day long, just not on my dime.

Apr 7th, 2018
Nate Redner

Fig, sweet tobacco, black walnut.

Fig, sweet tobacco, black walnut.

Feb 12th, 2016
Michael Horkay

Clearly a modern master. This dessert wine was amazing with great depth and fruit. Burnt Carmel dominates this 25 year old baby.

Clearly a modern master. This dessert wine was amazing with great depth and fruit. Burnt Carmel dominates this 25 year old baby.

Jul 30th, 2015