“Amabile del Cerè" Passito Bianco Veneto IGP 2017 dolce

Giuseppe Quintarelli | Veneto
Az. Agr. Quintarelli Giuseppe | Via Cerè, 1 | IT 37024 Negrar

03280217 · 0,375 l · 493,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available

This barrique-aged Passito is an absolute gem even for die-hard connoisseurs of sweet wines and is also an exotic wine for the region. The Quintarelli family only produces it by hand in the very best vintages, making it a real rarity and the small production run also explains, but is not limited to, its price. Brilliant golden yellow with amber-coloured reflections. Candied apricot, peach, orange peel and a delicate honey note on the nose, rounded off with warm components such as sugar couleur, roasted almonds and melted butter. It is firm and enveloping on the palate, yet retains its freshness with every sip and has great persistence and impressive, unforgettable length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Amabile del Cerè is a truly exotic wine that captures the imagination with a wild bouquet of tropical citrus fruits, melon, vanilla pods and sweet spices. On the palate, it is silky and seamless, with juicy acidity accompanying tantalising notes of kiwi and mandarin. Despite its depth, it finishes remarkably fresh yet long and powerful, leaving a hint of dried nectarine and a hint of sweet, autumnal spice that lingers. Once again, I am amazed at how Quintarelli has managed to find such balance, as the Amabile del Cerè finishes with 130 grams of residual sugar per Liters, but does not come across as sweet or cloying. Well done." Vinous

"This pretty sweet wine is made with the same blend of grapes we saw in the table white Bianco Secco Ca' del Merlo. These are mostly Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and the local Saorin grape (also known as Tocai or Friulano), only in this case they are air-dried in order to obtain elevated sugar and flavor concentration. The 2017 Passito Amabile del Cerè is waxy and rich in texture with compelling flavors of honey, brown sugar and marron glacé or chestnut confection. There is a dusting of something spicy like cinnamon or nutmeg. Those flavors are supported by 120 to 130 grams per liter of residual sugar, with the bright acidity to balance out the sweetness. This precious dessert wine is only made in the ideal vintages." Wine Advocate