Quintarelli Alzero Cabernet IGP 2009

Type: Red Wine      Volume: 750ml

Winery: Quintarelli

Country: Italy     Region: Veneto

District: Veneto IGT

Grapes Varieties: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon,40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot

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Ratings and Tasting Notes:

AG96 The 2009 Alzero Cabernet is a knockout, showing a captivating display of sour cherries, licorice, and mint offset by mocha and hints of tobacco. This is elegance personified, as a velvety wave of sweet red and black fruits is further complemented by confectionary spices and contrasting notes of espresso and cacao. There is so much energy to be found within the 2009. It bristles with residual acids, minerals, and sour citrus through the finale, while still showing a gorgeous inner sweetness through a note of ripe plums under an air of violets and lavender. This is so easy to like today that it’s hard to recommend waiting. However, there’s much more to be seen over time, and patience will be rewarded. The Alzero Cabernet is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot dried prior to vinification through appassimento.