1991 Giuseppe Quintarelli Alzero burgundy The "crayères" were hollowed out

The "crayères" were hollowed out during Gallo-Roman times so that the chalk could be used for building

50% of which is classed as Grand Cru and 25% Premier Cru

giving them a richness and great concentration

since Dereszla belonged to the Hungarian king’s court in the 15th and 16th century

it recruited a driven professional team

1991 Giuseppe Quintarelli Alzero burgundy The "crayères" were hollowed outGiuseppe Quintarelli is a legendary estate located in the hills north of Verona in the heart of the Valpolicella appellation. It is regarded by many as the greatest of all Amarone producers, and is known for its traditional deep, complex wines packaged with distinctive handwritten labels. The great man Quintarelli himself, known as il Maestro del Veneto, died in 2012 aged 84 but the winery remains family owned and managed.