A very late post on this wine, it is in our notes more than once or twice for that matter so here it goes...EXPERIENCE
The cork contains the essence of the wine. Decanted the bottle after the first pour for about a hour. The nose is floral, (first time it was full of an Orchid aroma) bright and spicy. The first taste is tart, semi sweet fruit with a little spice, with a mildly dry finish. After the wine opened up the nose stayed very similar slightly softer. The balance really peaks when decanted, aromatic and smooth, full of fruit and a little olive spice. Quintessential Quintarelli!
VERDICT
GREAT VALUE - The 2004 Primofiore cost right around $48 (We found depending on when purchased it has become more expensive by a buck or two). This wine is one of value for wines for the price. To experience an "every day" drinking amarone, well, don't pass it up if you get the chance. Just decant, the wine will open up and you will not be disappointed.
FACTS
Classified IGT, and comes from Veneto. The wine is a Corvina blend, containing Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is made from the first press. This is made appassimento as most of the regions Amarones are. Appassimento means to wither or dry. The grapes are set out around four to six weeks.
Here is an article, The Name, but Not the Price, about Mr. Quintarelli and his Primofiore. The legendary producer.
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