Members Only: Hosted Quintarelli Tasting

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Guiseppe Quintarelli is one reason I own a wine shop today. From the first sip of one of his wines, I knew I was tasting something remarkable.

There’s usually competition surrounding who’s the “best” or “most renowned” producer in a given region… until you get to Veneto, where Guiseppe Quintarelli is the undisputed king. For six decades he revolutionized the red wines of the Veneto. If you’ve yet to experience Quintarelli, this is your moment. Full-bodied and rich, these are bold reds that will please lovers of blue-chip Napa, Bordeaux, and Tuscany.

The secret to Quintarelli’s wines is simple: time. From the moment the buds first open on each vine, nothing is done in a hurry at Quintarelli. In fact, the red grapes behind the estate’s most renowned bottlings are slowly dried before pressing in a process that further concentrates the grapes and yields extremely complex wines. From start to finish, many of these bottles are under the family's care for a full decade before release.

Today Guiseppe’s descendants continue to uphold and expand the Quintarelli legacy. We will be pouring three of his signature bottles for you, including the single most expensive bottle we’ve brough in here at Frenchy’s. I promise you will leave with a newfound appreciation for his wines, for Veneto, and honestly for winemaking itself.

Host or Publisher Chris Sarette, Frenchy's Sip and Shop