2021 Quintarelli Veneto Rosso Primofiore

Primofiore is a red blend produced in the Valpolicella region that combines indigenous varieties—Corvina and Corvinone—with international selections, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In some expressions, the blend is apportioned approximately 50% native grapes and 50% Cabernet varieties. Production involves partially drying the Cabernet grapes (often on straw matting) while pressing the Corvina and Corvinone immediately after harvest. Following initial ripening in wooden boxes to enhance grape maturation, the must undergoes fermentation and is subsequently aged in Slavonian oak barrels for periods ranging from one year to several years. This approach reflects a synthesis of traditional Valpolicella techniques with elements drawn from Bordeaux production practices.