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wine serving
What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this wine? Should I decant it?
This 2018 Guiseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a complex and structured wine that benefits from some aging. It can be enjoyed now after decanting for 1-2 hours, or cellared for another 5-10 years. Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F).
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this wine and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?
Guiseppe Quintarelli's Valpolicella Classico Superiore is known for its elegant yet intense style, with notes of red cherries, dried herbs, and a hint of spice, often showing great depth and a long finish. It pairs wonderfully with rich Asian dishes like Peking duck, Taiwanese braised pork belly (Lu Rou Fan), or Korean bulgogi.
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how to store at home
What are the specific conditions of the label, fill level, and capsule for this bottle, and how should I store it at home?
Please note that this bottle has a very damaged label (score 0), which is reflected in its pricing. However, the fill level is excellent (in neck, score 10), and the capsule has no issues (score 10), indicating the wine itself is well-preserved. Store horizontally in a cool (12-15°C), dark place with consistent humidity (60-75%), away from vibrations and strong odors.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment potential or typical scores for this wine?
Guiseppe Quintarelli is a legendary producer, and even their Valpolicella Classico Superiore is highly sought after. While the damaged label might affect its collectibility, the wine itself is of exceptional quality and offers excellent drinking value. It often receives high scores from critics.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine with chilled delivery?
This wine is sourced from Europe. For Hong Kong, the estimated arrival time (ETA) is within 2 weeks. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong for delivery.
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authenticity
How can you assure the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle comes from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. As this is an EU pre-order SKU, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost upon request.