Giuseppe Quintarelli 'Ca' del Merlo' Veneto IGT 2018Rosso Ca del Merlo IGT: A single vineyard bottling 50% of grapes are pressed immediately after harvest, 50% are dried for 2 months After 3 4 days of maceration, primary fermentation starts with indigenous yeasts Wine is racked and then sits until February Wine is racked onto the lees of the Amarone which starts a second alcoholic fermentation (this process is called ripasso) After this fermentation, the wine is racked into large Slavonian oak barrels

A neon indigo pours into the glass and sits with a dark garnet core and a lucid cardinal tint

intense bouquet of red fruits (wild strawberry

2023 Chevey 50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% Chardonnay

Varietal: Viognier

95 points - Decanter

and wildflowers

Varietal: Marawi

and single vintage to honor the individuality of an historic site

When you take your first sip there is an explosion of acidity that brings the palate to life

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harvests first for acidity

96 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous