1990 Quintarelli Amabile del Cere

The 1990 Quintarelli Amabile del Cere very satisfyingly completed the dinner last Saturday evening.  My first go-round with this wine, which was recommended to me by Mark Scudiery.  It is an interesting blend of Garganego, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Saorin.

I do not drink much dessert wine so this was a treat. Alluring sweet florals on the nose. Unctuous honeyed tropical fruit and marzipan palate.  Reminded me somewhat of a great tawny, but more elgant and far less dense. Modest 15% abv for a wine of this stature.

This was a pop and pour so there was a subtle clench out of the gate, then unfolding nicely over a couple of hours. Was actually better a couple days later after being stored under vacuvin.

Working my way through the Quintarelli portfolio and hope to try the famed Alzero (Cabernet Franc) next year ...